Rosemary Crescent
South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £156,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 44% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 44% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£156,000).
Safety (25), environment (7), and school access (20) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, 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), 44% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£156,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (25), environment (7), and services (16) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £156,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (7) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 20 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 44% over 5 years, but environment scores only 7/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Rosemary Crescent is located in South Kesteven, near Grantham, Lincolnshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 309 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 106 violent offences were recorded (34% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Bethesda Evangelical Church (place of worship, 74m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 100m away. The median property price is £156,000, with strong growth of 44% over five years. Based on 26 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 66m away. 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 37 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Rosemary Crescent, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (2)
- Alexandra Road Play Area 1134m · 14 min walk
- Dysart Park 1908m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Walton Academy 66m · 1 min walk
- West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy 1112m · 14 min walk
- West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy 1137m · 14 min walk
- Huntingtower Community Primary Academy 1172m · 15 min walk
- Charles Read Academy 1798m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
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- Welwyn Close — South Kesteven35
- Westside Avenue — South Kesteven38
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- Denton Avenue — South Kesteven39
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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