Dempsey Close
Sheffield, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £150,250 with stable market liquidity. Strong 32% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 32% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£150,250).
Safety score of 30 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 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 32% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£150,250).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £150,250, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (25) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Family score 35 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 32% over 5 years, but environment scores only 25/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Dempsey Close is located in Sheffield. Crime rates are above average, with 285 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 60% of reports. 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 62m away. The median property price is £150,250, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 39 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Dempsey Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- JD Gyms 1106m · 14 min walk
- 24/7 Fitness 1181m · 15 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Grenoside Grange 995m · 12 min walk
- Rehabilitation Centre 1439m · 18 min walk
libraries (3)
- Parson Cross 1158m · 14 min walk
- The Learning Zone 1159m · 14 min walk
- Southey Library 1839m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Wolfe Road Park 551m · 7 min walk
- Middlewood Park 1179m · 15 min walk
- Grenoside Park 1442m · 18 min walk
- Wadsley Park 1484m · 18 min walk
- Cookson Park 1574m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Parson Cross Church of England Primary School 836m · 10 min walk
- Meynell Community Primary School 1027m · 13 min walk
- Mansel Primary 1193m · 15 min walk
- Marlcliffe Community Primary School 1619m · 20 min walk
- Grenoside Community Primary School 1709m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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- Fox Hill Crescent — Sheffield39
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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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