Dobson Way
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Reality check: Strong school access and safe environment (55/100 safety) make this a solid family area.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£499,950) 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
Median price £499,950 based on only 19 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Dobson Way is located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 122 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 is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 722m away. The median property price is £499,950, though prices have fallen 76% over five years. Based on 19 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 273m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 7% within its district.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm
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 Dobson Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Perse Sports Centre 1285m · 16 min walk
- Hills Road Sports & Tennis Centre 1760m · 22 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Cambridge IVF 653m · 8 min walk
- Brookside Family Consultation Clinic 1518m · 19 min walk
- Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital 1927m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Virido Park 27m · 0 min walk
- Henty Close Park 109m · 1 min walk
- Clay Farm Community Garden 187m · 2 min walk
- Stacy Road Pocket Park 190m · 2 min walk
- Hawkey Road Pocket Park 260m · 3 min walk
schools (5)
- Trumpington Park Primary School 273m · 3 min walk
- Trumpington Community College 391m · 5 min walk
- Fawcett Primary School 491m · 6 min walk
- Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology 1421m · 18 min walk
- Homerton Early Years Centre 1901m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
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- Aberdeen Square — Cambridge58
- Drury Avenue — Cambridge57
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- Wilkinson Place — Cambridge57
- Woodpecker Way — Cambridge58
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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