Holmers Lane
Buckinghamshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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
Holmers Lane is located in Buckinghamshire, near High Wycombe. Crime is a significant concern, with 381 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 151 violent offences were recorded (40% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is cafe (cafe, 106m). The nearest transport stop is 168m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 55m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Holmers Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Cressex Synthetic Sports Pitch Centre 217m · 3 min walk
- Bucks Indoor Tennis Centre 373m · 5 min walk
- Wycombe Badminton Centre 526m · 7 min walk
- High Wycombe Judo Centre 691m · 9 min walk
- Wycombe Leisure Centre 1487m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Booker Common 1254m · 16 min walk
- Chairborough Local Nature Reserve 1404m · 18 min walk
- Munces Wood & Kimbers Copse 1850m · 23 min walk
- Round Wood 1940m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Cressex Community School 55m · 1 min walk
- Chepping View Primary Academy 568m · 7 min walk
- Chiltern Wood School 966m · 12 min walk
- Booker Hill Primary School & Nursery 1558m · 20 min walk
- Castlefield School 1589m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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.
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