The Harrow Way
Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England
Reality check: At £500,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 15% 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: 15% 5-year growth.
Safety (15), environment (34), and school access (25) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 15% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (34), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£500,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
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.
Family score 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 15% over 5 years, but environment scores only 34/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
The Harrow Way is located in Basingstoke and Deane, near Basingstoke, Hampshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 364 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 179 violent offences were recorded (49% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 174m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £500,000, with moderate growth of 15% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 39 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 The Harrow Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 502m · 6 min walk
- Basingstoke Sports & Social Club 1297m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- South Ham 1634m · 20 min walk
- Basingstoke Discovery Centre 1906m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Kingsmill Road Open Space 585m · 7 min walk
- Brighton Hill Park 937m · 12 min walk
- Kings Road Open Space 1005m · 13 min walk
- Hatch Warren Park 1197m · 15 min walk
- King George V Playing Fields 1780m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Cranbourne 870m · 11 min walk
- Brighton Hill Community School 993m · 12 min walk
- Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery 1004m · 12 min walk
- Manor Field Junior School 1223m · 15 min walk
- Manor Field Infant School 1223m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Benfield Drive — Basingstoke and Deane40
- Stoneham Way — Basingstoke and Deane40
- Blunden Close — Basingstoke and Deane38
- Balsan Close — Basingstoke and Deane41
- Julius Close — Basingstoke and Deane41
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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