Station Square
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Reality check: At £446,400, this is a premium entry point. Strong 70% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 70% 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%
Transport (50) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 70% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £446,400, 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Station Square is located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 324 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 113 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 15 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (6), cafe (4), and convenience (2). The closest is Pret A Manger (fast food, 16m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 92m away. The median property price is £446,400, with exceptional growth of 70% over five years. Based on 97 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% 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)
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 Station Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- F45 Training 123m · 2 min walk
- Rainbow Rocket Central 222m · 3 min walk
- Clip 'n Climb 329m · 4 min walk
- PureGym 496m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Travel Clinic 450m · 6 min walk
- Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital 1033m · 13 min walk
- Brookside Family Consultation Clinic 1393m · 17 min walk
- Optical Express 1656m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- St Pauls CofE VA Primary School 714m · 9 min walk
- Ridgefield Primary School 827m · 10 min walk
- Morley Memorial Primary School 1069m · 13 min walk
- St Matthew's Primary School 1081m · 14 min walk
- Brunswick Nursery School 1314m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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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.