March Lane
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Reality check: At £422,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 15% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 15% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (26/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 20, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 15% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (26/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£422,500) or poorly connected (transport 20). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Prices grew 15% over 5 years, but environment scores only 26/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Low walkability (25) and transport (20) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 26/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
March Lane is located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 101 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. The median property price is £422,500, with moderate growth of 15% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 19% 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
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 March Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- David Lloyd Cambridge 717m · 9 min walk
libraries (2)
- Cherry Hinton Library 1184m · 15 min walk
- Barnwell Road Library 1897m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Barnwell East Nature Reserve 1175m · 15 min walk
- Cherry Hinton Hall 1308m · 16 min walk
- Lime Kiln Close 1527m · 19 min walk
- East Pit 1829m · 23 min walk
- West Pit 1992m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 590m · 7 min walk
- The Spinney Primary School 675m · 8 min walk
- Bewick Bridge Community Primary School 775m · 10 min walk
- St Bede's Inter-Church School 1148m · 14 min walk
- The Netherhall School 1892m · 24 min walk
Similar Streets
- Neath Farm Court — Cambridge48
- Hatherdene Close — Cambridge47
- Church End — Cambridge46
- Neale Close — Cambridge46
- Bridewell Road — Cambridge44
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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