Croft Road
Sheffield, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £125,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 88% 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: 88% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£125,000).
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
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%
Strong case: 88% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£125,000).
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%
Good entry point at £125,000.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Croft Road is located in Sheffield. Crime is around average for the area, with 146 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 51% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Hollinsend Road/Alnwick Road) is 80m away. The median property price is £125,000, with exceptional growth of 88% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 285m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 62 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% within its district.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Croft Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Station Gym 916m · 12 min walk
libraries (2)
- Manor 1048m · 13 min walk
- Frecheville Library 1234m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Hollinsend Park 327m · 4 min walk
- Jaunty Park 518m · 6 min walk
- Woodthorpe Ravine 949m · 12 min walk
- Woodthorpe Park 1191m · 15 min walk
- The Wedge 1764m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Gleadless Primary School 285m · 4 min walk
- Intake Primary School 397m · 5 min walk
- Prince Edward Primary School 1006m · 13 min walk
- Woodthorpe Primary School 1235m · 15 min walk
- St Theresa's Catholic Primary School 1251m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Carter Lodge Place — Sheffield62
- Gleadless Rise — Sheffield62
- Chatsworth Park Avenue — Sheffield62
- Carter Lodge Drive — Sheffield61
- Sharrard Road — Sheffield62
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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