Felton Street
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Felton 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). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Live & Let Live (pub, 39m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 586m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. 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 local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 46 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Felton Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- F45 Training 567m · 7 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Travel Clinic 431m · 5 min walk
- Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital 1278m · 16 min walk
- Optical Express 1282m · 16 min walk
- Brookside Family Consultation Clinic 1692m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ditchburn Gardens 153m · 2 min walk
- Cannon's Green 219m · 3 min walk
- Donkey's Common 424m · 5 min walk
- Petersfield 461m · 6 min walk
- Community micro-garden 523m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- St Matthew's Primary School 598m · 8 min walk
- St Pauls CofE VA Primary School 651m · 8 min walk
- Parkside Community College 758m · 10 min walk
- Brunswick Nursery School 846m · 11 min walk
- Ridgefield Primary School 1157m · 14 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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