Victoria Gardens
Buckinghamshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 3% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 3% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Out of reach (£822,500) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
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
Victoria Gardens is located in Buckinghamshire, near High Wycombe. Crime is a significant concern, with 390 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 135 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 163m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £822,500, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. 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. The nearest school is just 84m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Victoria Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Wycombe Leisure Centre 513m · 6 min walk
- Wycombe Badminton Centre 1077m · 14 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1314m · 16 min walk
- TeamSport High Wycombe 1351m · 17 min walk
- Buzz Gym 1413m · 18 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Abbey Place Children & Young People's Outpatients 1707m · 21 min walk
- Saffron House South Bucks Community Mental Health Hub 1737m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Castlefield Library 1354m · 17 min walk
- High Wycombe Library 1459m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Tom Burt's Hill 927m · 12 min walk
- Chairborough Local Nature Reserve 989m · 12 min walk
- Pann Mill Gardens 1703m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Wycombe High School 84m · 1 min walk
- John Hampden Grammar School 190m · 2 min walk
- St Michael's Catholic School 557m · 7 min walk
- Chiltern Wood School 677m · 8 min walk
- High Wycombe Church of England Combined School 1098m · 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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