Garratts Way
Buckinghamshire, England
Reality check: At £330,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 14% 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: liquid market (score 90), 14% 5-year growth.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 14% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£330,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Garratts Way is located in Buckinghamshire, near High Wycombe. Crime is a significant concern, with 321 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 179m away. The median property price is £330,000, with moderate growth of 14% over five years. Based on 49 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 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 47 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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: hot
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 Garratts Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Clip 'n Climb 617m · 8 min walk
- TeamSport High Wycombe 669m · 8 min walk
- Buzz Gym 676m · 8 min walk
- Titans Gym 677m · 8 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 813m · 10 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Abbey Place Children & Young People's Outpatients 1364m · 17 min walk
- Saffron House South Bucks Community Mental Health Hub 1398m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- High Wycombe Library 673m · 8 min walk
- Castlefield Library 1864m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Tom Burt's Hill 1023m · 13 min walk
- Plomer Hill 1045m · 13 min walk
- Hughenden Park 1053m · 13 min walk
- West Bank Garden 1557m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Hamilton Academy 822m · 10 min walk
- Oakridge School 853m · 11 min walk
- High Wycombe Church of England Combined School 949m · 12 min walk
- Aspire 1180m · 15 min walk
- St Michael's Catholic School 1959m · 24 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.
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