Nelson Street

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England

Local high street Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Medium Medium confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for families (below average).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

Families
Below Average

Safety score of 25 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%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Below Average

Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Good entry point at £128,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

48
Liveability Score
Top 45% in TewkesburyTop 54% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 6 data sources, 8 transactions

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area

Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

Weak family fundamentals

Family score 20 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.

How Life Works Here

Nelson Street is located in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. Crime is a significant concern, with 426 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 9 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (3), cafe (2), and fast_food (2). The closest is Abbey Fryer (fast food, 10m). The nearest transport stop is 93m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £128,000. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. 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 first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Poor (25)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (81)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (55)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Poor (20)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£128,000
Median Price
8
Transactions (2014–2023)

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable

Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Abbey Fryer10m (0.1 min walk)
The Barbershop12m (0.1 min walk)
Harvey & Co Cutting Studio14m (0.2 min walk)
The Eastern Eye Tandori18m (0.2 min walk)
Jelly Roll Cafe19m (0.2 min walk)
Crusty Cob Sandwich Bar23m (0.3 min walk)
Hing Wah39m (0.5 min walk)
Tewkesbury Dental45m (0.6 min walk)
Ginger Hair Salon58m (0.7 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Nelson Street, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

hospitals (1)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (3)

schools (4)

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Transport Links

The Cross bus_stop93m
Stokes Court bus_stop124m
Hospital bus_stop174m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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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