Greenlands
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Reality check: At £417,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 36% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 36% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 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: 36% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£417,500) 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 15/100 — 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
Greenlands is located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 326 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 172 violent offences were recorded (53% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Rowlands Pharmacy (pharmacy, 167m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 885m away. The median property price is £417,500, with strong growth of 36% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. 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 213m 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 40 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Greenlands, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Perse Sports Centre 853m · 11 min walk
- Hills Road Sports & Tennis Centre 1581m · 20 min walk
- PureGym 1885m · 24 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Cambridge Biomedical Campus 341m · 4 min walk
- Rosie Maternity Hospital 381m · 5 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Outpatients' Garden 179m · 2 min walk
- Diamond Jubilee Garden 209m · 3 min walk
- Nightingale Garden 619m · 8 min walk
- Harrison Drive Park 1517m · 19 min walk
- Lichfield Park 1699m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology 214m · 3 min walk
- Homerton Early Years Centre 715m · 9 min walk
- Queen Edith Primary School 1076m · 14 min walk
- Morley Memorial Primary School 1387m · 17 min walk
- Queen Emma Primary School 1505m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Stansgate Avenue — Cambridge43
- Vawser Way — Cambridge43
- Gainsborough Close — Cambridge42
- Musgrave Drive — Cambridge44
- Green Park — Cambridge42
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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