Trafalgar Street
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Reality check: Quiet, accessible, and generally safe — suitable for retirement.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But car dependency reduces independence.
Workable for families, but safety (25) and transport (20) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but transport (20) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But car dependency reduces independence.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £463,625, 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Trafalgar Street is located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 526 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including atm (1), butcher (1), and cafe (1). The closest is A. Waller & Son (butcher, 9m). Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. The median property price is £463,625, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both retirees and property investors. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 6% 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), 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 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 Trafalgar Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Satyam Yoga Wellbeing Centre 556m · 7 min walk
- PureGym 1018m · 13 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Urgent Care Cambridge 905m · 11 min walk
- Optical Express 1058m · 13 min walk
- Inclusion Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre 1332m · 17 min walk
- The Travel Clinic 1960m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Milton Road Library 534m · 7 min walk
- Christ's College Library 990m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Jesus Green 260m · 3 min walk
- Mitcham’s Park Active Landscape 388m · 5 min walk
- Midsummer Common 483m · 6 min walk
- The Orchard 515m · 6 min walk
- Master's Garden 595m · 7 min walk
schools (4)
- Park Street CofE Primary School 579m · 7 min walk
- Castle School, Cambridge 647m · 8 min walk
- Parkside Community College 1063m · 13 min walk
- Arbury Primary School 1136m · 14 min walk
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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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