Emerson Crescent
Sheffield, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £62,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 55% 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: 55% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£62,500).
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 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 55% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£62,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 £62,500, but safety (30) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Emerson Crescent is located in Sheffield. Crime rates are above average, with 241 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 45% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 77m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £62,500, with exceptional growth of 55% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 189m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 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 6 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 Emerson Crescent, with detailed information for each.
libraries (5)
- Southey Library 1152m · 14 min walk
- Firth Park 1188m · 15 min walk
- The Learning Zone 1421m · 18 min walk
- Parson Cross 1422m · 18 min walk
- Ecclesfield Library 1869m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Longley Park 494m · 6 min walk
- Parson Cross Park 689m · 9 min walk
- Secret Garden 1275m · 16 min walk
- Colley Park 1383m · 17 min walk
- Busk Meadow Park 1395m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Lotus Academy 189m · 2 min walk
- Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries 937m · 12 min walk
- Hartley Brook Primary School 1063m · 13 min walk
- Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School 1417m · 18 min walk
- Monteney Primary School 1535m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
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- Rokeby Drive — Sheffield46
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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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