Soar Valley
Strong on safety and schools, with transport to consider
Soar Valley at a glance
- House prices
- £369,950
- Middle69th percentile
- Schools
- 82nd percentile
- Strong
- Transport
- 18th percentile
- Weak
- Crime rate
- 33 per 1,000 residents
- Strong91st percentile
- Flood risk
- 32.4% of the area in flood zones
- More flood-zone land89th percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs Soar Valley a good place to live?
Soar Valley may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. Transport access appears weaker and more of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Rushcliffe below.
Soar Valley and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Soar Valley | £369,950 | 33 |
| Compton Acres | £355,000 | 91.6 |
| Keyworth & Wolds | £332,500 | 42.7 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
- More of the area is in river or sea flood zones than most neighbourhoods in England; check the flood map for the specific property
Crime rate in Soar Valley
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 33 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 91st percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to August 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in Soar Valley
House prices
- Median sale price
- £369,950
- Percentile
- 69th percentile nationally
House prices are above the national middle range.
Median of 18 standard sales over the 12 months to August 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Crime by type in Soar Valley
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in Soar Valley is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 7.9 per 1,000 residents: lower than Rushcliffe (19.3) and lower than England (35.9).
| Type | Soar Valley | Rushcliffe | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 7.9 | 19.3 | 35.9 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 6.4 | 11.4 | 18.1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4.3 | 6.5 | 10.7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3.9 | 4.9 | 6.8 |
| Other crime | 2.5 | 2.7 | 2.2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2.5 | 2.8 | 5.3 |
| Burglary | 2.1 | 2.8 | 3.7 |
| Drugs | 2.1 | 1.5 | 3.4 |
| Public order | 1.1 | 3.2 | 6.6 |
| Robbery | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.5 |
Recorded crime is not the same as personal risk. How to read crime figures for an area · Check another area
Schools in Soar Valley
Schools
82nd percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Soar Valley
Flood risk
32.4% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers 27.6% of the area. That is the 89th percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in Soar Valley
Transport
18th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Soar Valley a good place to live?
Soar Valley may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. Transport access appears weaker and more of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Soar Valley safe?
Soar Valley ranks in the 91st percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Soar Valley?
The median sale price was £369,950 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 69th percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in Soar Valley?
Schools rank in the 82nd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Soar Valley?
Nearby public profiles include Compton Acres in Rushcliffe and Keyworth & Wolds in Rushcliffe.
