Union Road
Sheffield, England
Reality check: At £235,250, this is a premium entry point. Strong 86% 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: liquid market (score 70), 86% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 86% 5-year growth.
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 (£235,250) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Union Road is located in Sheffield. Crime is around average for the area, with 251 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 160m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £235,250, with exceptional growth of 86% over five years. Based on 29 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Flat/Maisonette | 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 Union Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Yard Ball 823m · 10 min walk
- The Climbing Works 984m · 12 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Bannerdale Osteopaths 426m · 5 min walk
- Life + Lemons 963m · 12 min walk
libraries (2)
parks & green spaces (5)
- David Pierce Pocket Park 369m · 5 min walk
- Chelsea Park 521m · 6 min walk
- Kenwood Hall grounds 582m · 7 min walk
- Broadfield Park 856m · 11 min walk
- Carterknowle Park 953m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Carter Knowle Junior School 741m · 9 min walk
- Mercia School 741m · 9 min walk
- Holt House Infant School 951m · 12 min walk
- Hunter's Bar Junior School 1000m · 12 min walk
- Hunter's Bar Infant School 1000m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Windermere Road — Sheffield55
- Rydal Road — Sheffield55
- Rustlings Road — Sheffield55
- Ladysmith Avenue — Sheffield55
- Brookfield 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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