Sherbourne Close
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Reality check: At £275,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 100% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family appeal narrows demand to singles and couples.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 100% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 100% 5-year growth.
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%
Price (£275,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for 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 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Sherbourne Close 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 786m away. The median property price is £275,000, with exceptional growth of 100% over five years. Based on 23 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 359m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability. 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: 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 Sherbourne Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- RP Fitness 481m · 6 min walk
- Rainbow Rocket North 1091m · 14 min walk
- Satyam Yoga Wellbeing Centre 1343m · 17 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Urgent Care Cambridge 986m · 12 min walk
- Cambridge Dialysis Unit 1129m · 14 min walk
- Inclusion Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre 1466m · 18 min walk
libraries (3)
- Arbury Court Library 1267m · 16 min walk
- Milton Road Library 1471m · 18 min walk
- Barnwell Road Library 1883m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Green End Park 211m · 3 min walk
- Discovery way 459m · 6 min walk
- Bramblefields Local Nature Reserve 512m · 6 min walk
- Five Trees 576m · 7 min walk
- Stourbridge Common 828m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Chesterton Primary School 360m · 4 min walk
- Shirley Community Primary School 485m · 6 min walk
- The Grove Primary School 1064m · 13 min walk
- North Cambridge Academy 1118m · 14 min walk
- Colleges Nursery School 1261m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Sherbourne Court — Cambridge48
- Long Reach Road — Cambridge48
- Fairbairn Road — Cambridge48
- Mortlock Avenue — Cambridge47
- Bourne Road — Cambridge49
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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