Fairbairn Road
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, 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 — 10% growth, stable market.
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 — 10% growth, stable market.
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 (£475,000) 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Fairbairn Road is located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 508 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 313m away. The median property price is £475,000, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and retirees. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability. 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), 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
Semi-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 Fairbairn Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Rainbow Rocket North 629m · 8 min walk
- RP Fitness 790m · 10 min walk
- Abbey Leisure Centre 1482m · 18 min walk
- The Gym 1720m · 22 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Cambridge Dialysis Unit 690m · 9 min walk
- Urgent Care Cambridge 1333m · 17 min walk
libraries (3)
- Barnwell Road Library 1392m · 17 min walk
- Arbury Court Library 1839m · 23 min walk
- Milton Road Library 1910m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Five Trees 192m · 2 min walk
- Bramblefields Local Nature Reserve 208m · 3 min walk
- Discovery way 395m · 5 min walk
- Green End Park 419m · 5 min walk
- Stourbridge Common 651m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Shirley Community Primary School 566m · 7 min walk
- Chesterton Primary School 572m · 7 min walk
- The Fields Nursery School 1665m · 21 min walk
- The Galfrid School 1665m · 21 min walk
- The Grove Primary School 1671m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Sherbourne Court — Cambridge48
- Bourne Road — Cambridge49
- Izaak Walton Way — Cambridge49
- Long Reach Road — Cambridge48
- Sherbourne Close — Cambridge47
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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