Green End Road
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Reality check: At £415,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 16% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family appeal narrows demand to singles and couples.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 16% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 16% 5-year growth.
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 (£415,000) 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
Green End Road is located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 357 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 128 violent offences were recorded (36% 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 699m away. The median property price is £415,000, with strong growth of 16% over five years. Based on 85 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. 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 208m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 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), 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: hot
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 Green End Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- RP Fitness 634m · 8 min walk
- Rainbow Rocket North 885m · 11 min walk
- Abbey Leisure Centre 1594m · 20 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Cambridge Dialysis Unit 921m · 12 min walk
- Urgent Care Cambridge 952m · 12 min walk
- Inclusion Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre 1594m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Arbury Court Library 1382m · 17 min walk
- Milton Road Library 1493m · 19 min walk
- Barnwell Road Library 1677m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Green End Park 52m · 1 min walk
- Five Trees 384m · 5 min walk
- Bramblefields Local Nature Reserve 431m · 5 min walk
- Discovery way 461m · 6 min walk
- Stourbridge Common 628m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Chesterton Primary School 208m · 3 min walk
- Shirley Community Primary School 554m · 7 min walk
- North Cambridge Academy 1229m · 15 min walk
- The Grove Primary School 1237m · 16 min walk
- Brunswick Nursery School 1955m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Cheney Way — Cambridge50
- Bourne Road — Cambridge49
- Izaak Walton Way — Cambridge49
- Long Reach Road — Cambridge48
- Fairbairn Road — Cambridge48
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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