Busk Meadow
Sheffield, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £58,750 with stable market liquidity. Strong 22% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£58,750).
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£58,750).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £58,750, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Busk Meadow is located in Sheffield. Crime is a significant concern, with 326 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 136 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is cafe (cafe, 48m). The nearest transport stop is 182m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £58,750, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 272m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 40 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Busk Meadow, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Parkwood Karting 1646m · 21 min walk
- Hillsborough Leisure Centre 1802m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Southey Library 1008m · 13 min walk
- Firth Park 1558m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Busk Meadow Park 101m · 1 min walk
- Longley Park 937m · 12 min walk
- Parkwood Springs 1133m · 14 min walk
- Abbeyfield Park 1308m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School 273m · 3 min walk
- St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) 974m · 12 min walk
- E-Act Parkwood Academy 979m · 12 min walk
- Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries 1077m · 14 min walk
- Lotus Academy 1435m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Hatfield House Lane — Sheffield40
- Southey Green Road — Sheffield40
- Swanbourne Place — Sheffield39
- Dyche Road — Sheffield41
- Stocks Hill — Sheffield42
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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