Cross Street
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), 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 — 2% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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 50, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 2% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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 (£491,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). 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
Cross Street is located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 399 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 128 violent offences were recorded (32% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 655m away. The median property price is £491,000, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 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. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | 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 Cross Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Parkside Pools 316m · 4 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Travel Clinic 421m · 5 min walk
- Optical Express 1190m · 15 min walk
- Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital 1274m · 16 min walk
- Brookside Family Consultation Clinic 1694m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- St Matthew's Primary School 560m · 7 min walk
- St Pauls CofE VA Primary School 609m · 8 min walk
- Parkside Community College 670m · 8 min walk
- Brunswick Nursery School 818m · 10 min walk
- Ridgefield Primary School 1249m · 16 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.