Capstan Close
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (good), 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 transport (20) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but transport (20) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Poor transport (20) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But car dependency reduces independence, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£1,460,000) or poorly connected (transport 20). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (20) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Capstan Close is located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 137 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. The median property price is £1,460,000, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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 9 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 Capstan Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Satyam Yoga Wellbeing Centre 575m · 7 min walk
- PureGym 625m · 8 min walk
- The Gym 676m · 8 min walk
- Everlast Gyms 920m · 12 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Urgent Care Cambridge 700m · 9 min walk
- Cambridge Dialysis Unit 1333m · 17 min walk
- Optical Express 1494m · 19 min walk
- Inclusion Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre 1750m · 22 min walk
- The Travel Clinic 1804m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Milton Road Library 994m · 12 min walk
- Arbury Court Library 1537m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Logan's Meadow 254m · 3 min walk
- Saint Matthew's Piece 602m · 8 min walk
- Midsummer Common 603m · 8 min walk
- Kate's Corner (Community micro-garden) 768m · 10 min walk
- The Green 1067m · 13 min walk
schools (4)
- Brunswick Nursery School 613m · 8 min walk
- St Matthew's Primary School 851m · 11 min walk
- Parkside Community College 1083m · 14 min walk
- Chesterton Primary School 1195m · 15 min walk
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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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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