Smithy Wood Road
Sheffield, England
Reality check: Strong school access and safe environment (70/100 safety) make this a solid family area.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 30% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £235,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (74) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Smithy Wood Road is located in Sheffield. Crime levels are below the local average (51 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 133m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £235,000, with strong growth of 30% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 376m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and property investors. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% within 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 4 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 Smithy Wood Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Climbing Works 190m · 2 min walk
- Yard Ball 578m · 7 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Meersbrook Walled Garden 414m · 5 min walk
- Pub Garden 731m · 9 min walk
- Barbers Field 765m · 10 min walk
- Broadfield Park 811m · 10 min walk
- Anne’s Community Garden 837m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Meersbrook Bank Primary School 377m · 5 min walk
- Holt House Infant School 543m · 7 min walk
- Woodseats Primary School 622m · 8 min walk
- Carter Knowle Junior School 744m · 9 min walk
- Mercia School 744m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
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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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