Mansel Road
Sheffield, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 140% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Moderate investment case — 140% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (20), 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 £88,500, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (20) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Family score 35 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 140% over 5 years, but environment scores only 20/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Mansel Road is located in Sheffield. Crime rates are above average, with 195 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 47% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 163m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £88,500, with exceptional growth of 140% over five years. Based on 3 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. The nearest school is just 181m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 41 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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 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 Mansel Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- JD Gyms 1631m · 20 min walk
- 24/7 Fitness 1811m · 23 min walk
libraries (4)
- Parson Cross 618m · 8 min walk
- The Learning Zone 618m · 8 min walk
- Southey Library 1669m · 21 min walk
- Ecclesfield Library 1807m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Wolfe Road Park 754m · 9 min walk
- Colley Park 1128m · 14 min walk
- Grenoside Park 1199m · 15 min walk
- Parson Cross Park 1215m · 15 min walk
- Cookson Park 1793m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Woolley Wood School 182m · 2 min walk
- Mansel Primary 182m · 2 min walk
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy 409m · 5 min walk
- Meynell Community Primary School 1179m · 15 min walk
- Parson Cross Church of England Primary School 1182m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Mansel Crescent — Sheffield41
- Mansel Avenue — Sheffield41
- White Thorns Drive — Sheffield42
- Batemoor Drive — Sheffield41
- Birchitt Road — Sheffield42
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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