Lower Furney Close
Buckinghamshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 65).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £184,000, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Lower Furney Close is located in Buckinghamshire, near High Wycombe. Crime rates are above average, with 171 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 54% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (The Happy Wanderer PH) is 103m away. The median property price is £184,000. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with larger households suggesting families. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. 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 young professionals and first-time buyers. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 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)
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Lower Furney Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Gym 1169m · 15 min walk
- Rezen 1238m · 16 min walk
- High Wycombe Lawn Tennis Club 1336m · 17 min walk
- Wycombe Rye Lido 1351m · 17 min walk
- Bucks New University Gym 1446m · 18 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Saffron House South Bucks Community Mental Health Hub 1011m · 13 min walk
- Abbey Place Children & Young People's Outpatients 1034m · 13 min walk
libraries (2)
- High Wycombe Library 1493m · 19 min walk
- Micklefield Library 1741m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Totteridge Recreation Ground 765m · 10 min walk
- Pann Mill Gardens 1119m · 14 min walk
- The Rye 1277m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Hannah Ball Academy 535m · 7 min walk
- Aspire 674m · 8 min walk
- The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe 679m · 8 min walk
- The Highcrest Academy 934m · 12 min walk
- Bowerdean Nursery School 1053m · 13 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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