The Mews
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Reality check: At £630,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 36% 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: 36% 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: 36% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£630,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
The Mews 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). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is R I Barbers (hairdresser, 93m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 653m away. The median property price is £630,000, with strong growth of 36% over five years. Based on 7 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 315m 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 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: stable
Based on 7 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 The Mews, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- RP Fitness 361m · 4 min walk
- Rainbow Rocket North 1085m · 14 min walk
- Abbey Leisure Centre 1848m · 23 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Cambridge Dialysis Unit 1132m · 14 min walk
- Urgent Care Cambridge 1153m · 14 min walk
- Inclusion Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre 1606m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Arbury Court Library 1416m · 18 min walk
- Milton Road Library 1642m · 20 min walk
- Barnwell Road Library 1877m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Green End Park 242m · 3 min walk
- Discovery way 297m · 4 min walk
- Bramblefields Local Nature Reserve 387m · 5 min walk
- Five Trees 553m · 7 min walk
- Stourbridge Common 891m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Shirley Community Primary School 315m · 4 min walk
- Chesterton Primary School 473m · 6 min walk
- The Grove Primary School 1171m · 15 min walk
- North Cambridge Academy 1269m · 16 min walk
- Kings Hedges Primary School 1517m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Moss Bank — Cambridge46
- Sherbourne Close — Cambridge47
- Sherbourne Court — Cambridge48
- Fairbairn Road — Cambridge48
- Mortlock Avenue — Cambridge47
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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