Colver Road
Sheffield, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for first-time buyers (fair).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 10% growth, stable market.
Safety score of 25 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 10% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £209,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (60) or environment (82) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Colver Road is located in Sheffield. Crime is a significant concern, with 427 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 130 violent offences were recorded (30% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 153m away. The median property price is £209,000, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 184m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Terraced | Leasehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Colver Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Foundry Gym 130m · 2 min walk
- JD Gyms 305m · 4 min walk
- Acces Techniques 721m · 9 min walk
- Virgin Active 852m · 11 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Cygnet 909m · 11 min walk
- Bannerdale Osteopaths 1271m · 16 min walk
- Central Health Clinic 1795m · 22 min walk
- NHS Walk-In Centre 1903m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Highfield 246m · 3 min walk
- Sheffield Central: Lending 1589m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Lowfield Park 79m · 1 min walk
- Batt Street Square 171m · 2 min walk
- Mount Pleasant Park 302m · 4 min walk
- Sharrow School Green Roof 318m · 4 min walk
- Staveley Road Community Garden 378m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Lowfield Community Primary School 184m · 2 min walk
- Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School 308m · 4 min walk
- Anns Grove Primary School 517m · 6 min walk
- Carfield Primary School 1346m · 17 min walk
- Meersbrook Bank Primary School 1526m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
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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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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