King Street
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Reality check: Quiet, accessible, and generally safe — suitable for retirement.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But car dependency reduces independence.
Workable for families, but safety (25) and transport (20) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but transport (20) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But car dependency reduces independence.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £254,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (20) or environment (91) may be a compromise.
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.
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
King Street is located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 928 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 324 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 11 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (4), restaurant (3), and cafe (1). The closest is Your Dumplings (restaurant, 5m). Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. The median property price is £254,000. Based on 42 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 368m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both retirees and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% within its district. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 King Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Parkside Pools 815m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Optical Express 395m · 5 min walk
- The Travel Clinic 1299m · 16 min walk
- Urgent Care Cambridge 1502m · 19 min walk
- Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital 1905m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Fellows' Garden 118m · 2 min walk
- Charles Darwin Sculpture Garden 122m · 2 min walk
- Diana Memorial Garden 133m · 2 min walk
- Master's Garden 140m · 2 min walk
- Christ's Pieces 154m · 2 min walk
schools (4)
- Park Street CofE Primary School 369m · 5 min walk
- Parkside Community College 447m · 6 min walk
- St Pauls CofE VA Primary School 1208m · 15 min walk
- Castle School, Cambridge 1354m · 17 min walk
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- Market Hill — Cambridge55
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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