Park Spring Grove
Sheffield, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 86% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£143,995).
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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: liquid market (score 70), 86% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£143,995).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £143,995, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Park Spring Grove is located in Sheffield. Crime is a significant concern, with 599 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 358 violent offences were recorded (60% 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Park Grange Road/Park Grange Drive) is 213m away. The median property price is £143,995, with exceptional growth of 86% over five years. Based on 24 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 52/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 42/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
Semi-Detached | Leasehold | Market: warm
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 Park Spring Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Goals (Indoor facilities) 717m · 9 min walk
- Foundry Gym 760m · 10 min walk
- Acces Techniques 773m · 10 min walk
- PureGym 845m · 11 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Cygnet 124m · 2 min walk
- Central Health Clinic 1747m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Newfield Green Library 1469m · 18 min walk
- Sheffield Central: Lending 1555m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Black Bank 337m · 4 min walk
- Norfolk Heritage Park 595m · 7 min walk
- Heeley Common 794m · 10 min walk
- Cholera Monument Grounds 998m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Willow Park School 724m · 9 min walk
- Seven Hills School 747m · 9 min walk
- All Saints' Catholic High School 747m · 9 min walk
- Anns Grove Primary School 900m · 11 min walk
- Arbourthorne Community Primary School 1073m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Park Grange Mount — Sheffield42
- Park Spring Drive — Sheffield42
- Bank Street — Sheffield42
- Cross Burgess Street — Sheffield42
- Kenninghall View — 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.