Headford Close
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for retirees (below average). Price data (£181,000) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 41% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
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 — 41% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £181,000, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £181,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Headford Close is located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 109 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 43% of reported crimes. 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 902m away. The median property price is £181,000, with strong growth of 41% over five years. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Headford Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Rainbow Rocket North 380m · 5 min walk
- Abbey Leisure Centre 985m · 12 min walk
- RP Fitness 1608m · 20 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Cambridge Dialysis Unit 404m · 5 min walk
- Urgent Care Cambridge 1755m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Ditton Meadows 320m · 4 min walk
- Thorpe Way Recreation Ground 790m · 10 min walk
- Bramblefields Local Nature Reserve 1015m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- The Fields Nursery School 967m · 12 min walk
- The Galfrid School 967m · 12 min walk
- Chesterton Primary School 1182m · 15 min walk
- Shirley Community Primary School 1369m · 17 min walk
- St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School 1773m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
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- Cornwell Road — Cambridge49
- Baker Lane — Cambridge49
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- Paget Close — 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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