Duke Street

Buckinghamshire, England

Local high street 🚗 Local high street, car-reliant 🚗 Car-dependent Risk: Medium 🚀 Growth pocket Medium confidence

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

Who Is This Street For?

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

📈
Best fit: Investors Good

Moderate investment case — 59% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.

👪 Families
Below Average

Safety score of 30 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
Fair

Decent connectivity, but transport (20) could be better.

How this is calculated

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

📈 Investors
Good

Moderate investment case — 59% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.

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, car dependency reduces independence.

How this is calculated

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

🔑 First-time Buyers
Fair

Good entry point at £151,500, but transport (20) means car needed and safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

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

51
Liveability Score
Top 5% in Buckinghamshire Top 4% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 5 data sources, 4 transactions

Things You Should Know

🚗
Car-dependent

Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transit options within walking distance.

🛤️
Weak transport upside

Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.

How Life Works Here

Duke Street is located in Buckinghamshire, near Princes Risborough. Crime rates are above average, with 197 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 45% of reports. Daily amenities are excellent, with 8 facilities within walking distance, including atm (1), bar (1), and cafe (1). Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. The median property price is £151,500, with exceptional growth of 59% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 5% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Below Average (30)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (100)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Poor (20)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (60)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (40)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Fair (50)

EPC certificates + estimated efficiency

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£151,500
Median Price
4
Transactions (2022–2025)
+59.1%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: cooling

⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.

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

Nearby Amenities

Risborough Cafe 8m (0.1 min walk)
Risborough Therapy Clinic 8m (0.1 min walk)
Red Chillies 10m (0.1 min walk)
Malthouse Dental Centre 12m (0.1 min walk)
KC barbers 13m (0.2 min walk)
Dukes Wine Bar 21m (0.3 min walk)
Saint Teresa's 78m (1 min walk)
atm 119m (1.5 min walk)

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
57% 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.