Abbey Gardens
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Reality check: At £545,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 10% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 10% 5-year growth. But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.
Safety (15), environment (35), and school access (30) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Poor transport (10) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 10% 5-year growth. But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (35), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£545,000) or poorly connected (transport 10). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Transport score 10/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Low walkability (25) and transport (10) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
Transport score 10/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Abbey Gardens is located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 335 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 137 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 1,123m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £545,000, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 35 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 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 Abbey Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Rainbow Rocket North 288m · 4 min walk
- Abbey Leisure Centre 590m · 7 min walk
- The Gym 1001m · 12 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1072m · 13 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Cambridge Dialysis Unit 220m · 3 min walk
- Urgent Care Cambridge 1403m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Barnwell Road Library 608m · 8 min walk
- Milton Road Library 1991m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Stourbridge Common 542m · 7 min walk
- Ditton Meadows 700m · 9 min walk
- Coldham's Common 728m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- The Fields Nursery School 778m · 10 min walk
- The Galfrid School 778m · 10 min walk
- Chesterton Primary School 1013m · 13 min walk
- St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School 1436m · 18 min walk
- Shirley Community Primary School 1465m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
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- Stanley Road — Cambridge35
- Oyster Row — Cambridge35
- Ditton Fields — Cambridge36
- Maltings Close — Cambridge34
- Whitehill Road — Cambridge37
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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