Curlew
Buckinghamshire, England
Reality check: At £266,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 30% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 30% 5-year growth.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (25/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
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: 30% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (25/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£266,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 30% over 5 years, but environment scores only 25/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Curlew is located in Buckinghamshire, near Aylesbury. Crime levels are below the local average (41 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 84m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £266,500, with strong growth of 30% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Terraced | 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 Curlew, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 1110m · 14 min walk
- Aqua Vale Swimming & Fitness Centre 1415m · 18 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1748m · 22 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Whiteleaf Centre 1117m · 14 min walk
- Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital 1351m · 17 min walk
- RAD Clinics Aylesbury 1787m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Aylesbury Library 1852m · 23 min walk
- Aylesbury Study Centre 1852m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Alfred Rose Park 710m · 9 min walk
- Colonel Grantham Avenue Park 1149m · 14 min walk
- Haddington Way Park 1196m · 15 min walk
- Vale Park 1498m · 19 min walk
- Mingle Bob 1794m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- St Louis Catholic Primary School 666m · 8 min walk
- Elmhurst School 903m · 11 min walk
- Stocklake Park Community School 1184m · 15 min walk
- Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School 1259m · 16 min walk
- Aylesbury Grammar School 1829m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
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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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