The Royal Albert Homes
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) 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
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
The Royal Albert Homes is located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 276 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Cambridge Skin & Laser Clinic (doctors, 86m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 349m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from The Royal Albert Homes, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- F45 Training 258m · 3 min walk
- PureGym 388m · 5 min walk
- Rainbow Rocket Central 429m · 5 min walk
- Hills Road Sports & Tennis Centre 668m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Travel Clinic 444m · 6 min walk
- Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital 662m · 8 min walk
- Brookside Family Consultation Clinic 1013m · 13 min walk
- Optical Express 1655m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Herbaceous Beds 70m · 1 min walk
- Scented Garden 108m · 1 min walk
- Chronological beds 193m · 2 min walk
- Winter Garden 204m · 3 min walk
- Autumn Garden 259m · 3 min walk
schools (5)
- St Pauls CofE VA Primary School 592m · 7 min walk
- Morley Memorial Primary School 1076m · 13 min walk
- Parkside Community College 1340m · 17 min walk
- St Matthew's Primary School 1347m · 17 min walk
- Brunswick Nursery School 1599m · 20 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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