Lowfield Court
Sheffield, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 60) 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 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Lowfield Court is located in Sheffield. Crime is a significant concern, with 427 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 130 violent offences were recorded (30% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. 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 135m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 177m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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. 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Lowfield Court, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- JD Gyms 86m · 1 min walk
- Foundry Gym 420m · 5 min walk
- Virgin Active 531m · 7 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Cygnet 1065m · 13 min walk
- Bannerdale Osteopaths 1099m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Highfield 523m · 6 min walk
- Newfield Green Library 1793m · 22 min walk
- Sheffield Central: Lending 1946m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Heeley People's Park 189m · 2 min walk
- Staveley Road Community Garden 204m · 2 min walk
- Lowfield Park 308m · 4 min walk
- Batt Street Square 367m · 5 min walk
- Gregory Road Park 446m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Lowfield Community Primary School 177m · 2 min walk
- Anns Grove Primary School 235m · 3 min walk
- Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School 527m · 7 min walk
- Carfield Primary School 1012m · 13 min walk
- Meersbrook Bank Primary School 1182m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Guernsey Road — Sheffield44
- Sark Road — Sheffield44
- Jersey Road — Sheffield44
- Cutlers' Walk — Sheffield46
- Preston Street — Sheffield48
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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