Lorraine Close
Buckinghamshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), 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 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Median price £500,000 based on only 5 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Lorraine Close is located in Buckinghamshire, near High Wycombe. Crime is around average for the area, with 98 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 36% of reported crimes. 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 105m away. The median property price is £500,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 388m away. The data suggests this area could appeal to families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% within its district.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Lorraine Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- High Wycombe Lawn Tennis Club 1152m · 14 min walk
- Wycombe Rye Lido 1339m · 17 min walk
- The Gym 1524m · 19 min walk
- Rezen 1545m · 19 min walk
- Snap Fitness 1655m · 21 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Saffron House South Bucks Community Mental Health Hub 1242m · 16 min walk
- Abbey Place Children & Young People's Outpatients 1277m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Micklefield Library 1221m · 15 min walk
- High Wycombe Library 1900m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Totteridge Common 524m · 6 min walk
- Totteridge Recreation Ground 962m · 12 min walk
- Pann Mill Gardens 1266m · 16 min walk
- The Rye 1300m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Hannah Ball Academy 389m · 5 min walk
- The Highcrest Academy 474m · 6 min walk
- Highworth Combined School and Nursery 925m · 12 min walk
- Bowerdean Nursery School 970m · 12 min walk
- The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe 1132m · 14 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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