Maitland Avenue
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65).
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £392,475, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
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 30 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Maitland Avenue 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 648m away. The median property price is £392,475. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 189m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Maitland Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- RP Fitness 207m · 3 min walk
- Rainbow Rocket North 1201m · 15 min walk
- Abbey Leisure Centre 1991m · 25 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Cambridge Dialysis Unit 1252m · 16 min walk
- Urgent Care Cambridge 1302m · 16 min walk
- Inclusion Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre 1665m · 21 min walk
libraries (3)
- Arbury Court Library 1490m · 19 min walk
- Milton Road Library 1768m · 22 min walk
- Barnwell Road Library 1985m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Discovery way 262m · 3 min walk
- Green End Park 401m · 5 min walk
- Bramblefields Local Nature Reserve 419m · 5 min walk
- Five Trees 669m · 8 min walk
- Stourbridge Common 1043m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Shirley Community Primary School 189m · 2 min walk
- Chesterton Primary School 638m · 8 min walk
- The Grove Primary School 1193m · 15 min walk
- North Cambridge Academy 1349m · 17 min walk
- Kings Hedges Primary School 1495m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Green Park — Cambridge42
- Nuffield Close — Cambridge41
- Vawser Way — Cambridge43
- Gainsborough Close — Cambridge42
- Ten Acre Place — Cambridge41
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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