Short Street
Buckinghamshire, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (50) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (50) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
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
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
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
Short Street is located in Buckinghamshire, near High Wycombe. Crime is a significant concern, with 1548 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 607 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 12 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (4), social_facility (2), and bakery (1). The closest is New Garden Fishbar (fast food, 46m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 113m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. 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 young professionals. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% within its district. 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 Short Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- TeamSport High Wycombe 343m · 4 min walk
- Clip 'n Climb 350m · 4 min walk
- Buzz Gym 407m · 5 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 513m · 6 min walk
- Titans Gym 739m · 9 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Abbey Place Children & Young People's Outpatients 1214m · 15 min walk
- Saffron House South Bucks Community Mental Health Hub 1253m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- High Wycombe Library 439m · 6 min walk
- Castlefield Library 1561m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Tom Burt's Hill 602m · 8 min walk
- Plomer Hill 1289m · 16 min walk
- Chairborough Local Nature Reserve 1386m · 17 min walk
- Hughenden Park 1479m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- High Wycombe Church of England Combined School 575m · 7 min walk
- Oakridge School 614m · 8 min walk
- Hamilton Academy 739m · 9 min walk
- Wycombe High School 1529m · 19 min walk
- St Michael's Catholic School 1552m · 19 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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