Errington Avenue
Sheffield, England
Reality check: At £62,500, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (25/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £62,500, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), 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 (25) 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 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Errington Avenue is located in Sheffield. Crime is a significant concern, with 311 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 96 violent offences were recorded (31% of total). 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 (Eastern Avenue/Errington Road) is 82m away. The median property price is £62,500. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability. 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)
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Errington Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Station Gym 988m · 12 min walk
- Goals (Indoor facilities) 1742m · 22 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Cygnet 1483m · 18 min walk
- Stonecroft Medical centre 1910m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Manor 734m · 9 min walk
- Newfield Green Library 783m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Windy House Lane Pocket Park 837m · 10 min walk
- Gleadless Common 952m · 12 min walk
- Manor Fields 1046m · 13 min walk
- Norfolk Heritage Park 1183m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Arbourthorne Community Primary School 536m · 7 min walk
- Norfolk Community Primary School 603m · 8 min walk
- Sheffield Inclusion Centre 604m · 8 min walk
- Prince Edward Primary School 1020m · 13 min walk
- Bankwood Primary School 1057m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Evesham Close — Sheffield50
- Errington Crescent — Sheffield50
- Asquith Road — Sheffield50
- Rock Mount Road — Sheffield50
- Fern Avenue — Sheffield50
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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