Hobson Square
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). 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
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Hobson Square is located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 136 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 40% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is O'Vesuvio Pizza (restaurant, 36m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 581m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 240m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 6% within its district.
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 Hobson Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Perse Sports Centre 1170m · 15 min walk
- Hills Road Sports & Tennis Centre 1693m · 21 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Cambridge IVF 798m · 10 min walk
- Rosie Maternity Hospital 1090m · 14 min walk
- Brookside Family Consultation Clinic 1522m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Virido Park 141m · 2 min walk
- Clay Farm Community Garden 147m · 2 min walk
- Henty Close Park 166m · 2 min walk
- Clay Farm Community Garden 181m · 2 min walk
- Hawkey Road Pocket Park 250m · 3 min walk
schools (5)
- Trumpington Park Primary School 240m · 3 min walk
- Trumpington Community College 358m · 4 min walk
- Fawcett Primary School 563m · 7 min walk
- Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology 1275m · 16 min walk
- Homerton Early Years Centre 1772m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
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- Lennox Walk — Cambridge56
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- Wilkinson Place — Cambridge57
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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