Grimesthorpe Road
Sheffield, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (below average), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
Safety score of 15 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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£290,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Grimesthorpe Road is located in Sheffield. Crime is a significant concern, with 387 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 163 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is a Greengrocer at 86m. The nearest transport stop is 237m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £290,000, though prices have fallen 28% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 354m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 40 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Other | Freehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Grimesthorpe Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Awesome Walls Sheffield 348m · 4 min walk
- The Climbing Hangar 1250m · 16 min walk
- NRG Gym 1500m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Osgathorpe Park 222m · 3 min walk
- Crabtree Ponds 719m · 9 min walk
- Horatio's Garden 1085m · 14 min walk
- Ellesmere Green 1180m · 15 min walk
- Secret Garden 1267m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Whiteways Primary School 355m · 4 min walk
- Oasis Academy Fir Vale 658m · 8 min walk
- St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) 987m · 12 min walk
- Owler Brook Primary School 1002m · 12 min walk
- Hucklow Primary School 1427m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Etwall Way — Sheffield39
- Margate Street — Sheffield38
- Toppham Road — Sheffield39
- Padley Walk — Sheffield39
- Fir Vale Road — Sheffield40
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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