Ochre Dike Lane
Sheffield, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £103,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 20% 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: 20% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£103,000).
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%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 20% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£103,000).
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 £103,000, 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.
How Life Works Here
Ochre Dike Lane is located in Sheffield. Crime is a significant concern, with 373 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 120 violent offences were recorded (32% 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 (Crystal Peaks To City) is 94m away. The median property price is £103,000, with strong growth of 20% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 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 Ochre Dike Lane, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (5)
- Waterthorpe Park 262m · 3 min walk
- Thorpe Green Park 502m · 6 min walk
- Rainbow Park 1193m · 15 min walk
- Linleybank Meadows 1212m · 15 min walk
- East Park Fields 1969m · 25 min walk
schools (4)
- Waterthorpe Infant School 707m · 9 min walk
- Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School 707m · 9 min walk
- Rainbow Forge Primary Academy 1005m · 13 min walk
- Shortbrook Primary School 1350m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Blackdown Avenue — Sheffield54
- Aylesbury Crescent — Sheffield54
- Cradock Road — Sheffield55
- City Road — Sheffield55
- Dagnam Road — Sheffield55
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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