Mere Street
South Norfolk, Norfolk, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but transport (20) could be better.
Safety score of 15 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%
Decent connectivity, but transport (20) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 55). and weak transport (20) narrows demand.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (38) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £210,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (20) or environment (38) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Mere Street is located in South Norfolk, near Diss, Norfolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 363 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 162 violent offences were recorded (45% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 12 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (3), fast_food (3), and clothes (2). The closest is Golden Dragon (fast food, 16m). The nearest public transport is 1,009m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £210,000, though prices have fallen 28% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 267m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 17% within its district. 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), 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
Other | 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 Mere Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Diss Swim Centre 558m · 7 min walk
- Heywood Sports & Fitness 846m · 11 min walk
- PureGym 868m · 11 min walk
- Diss Fit Club 1271m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Diss Mere Wildlife Garden 241m · 3 min walk
- Quaker Wood 1088m · 14 min walk
- Frenze Beck Nature Reserve 1488m · 19 min walk
- Royden Fen 1629m · 20 min walk
schools (4)
- Diss Church of England Junior Academy 268m · 3 min walk
- Diss Infant Academy and Nursery 534m · 7 min walk
- Diss High School 716m · 9 min walk
- Roydon Primary School 1466m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Market Hill — South Norfolk48
- St Nicholas Street — South Norfolk47
- Market Place — South Norfolk52
- Bullock Fair Close — South Norfolk49
- Stone Court — South Norfolk44
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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