Wilkin Street
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), 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 (25) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (25) 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 (32).
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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Wilkin Street is located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 399 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 128 violent offences were recorded (32% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Salisbury Arms (pub, 28m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 513m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 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. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Wilkin Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- F45 Training 482m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Travel Clinic 341m · 4 min walk
- Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital 1183m · 15 min walk
- Optical Express 1294m · 16 min walk
- Brookside Family Consultation Clinic 1596m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Cannon's Green 127m · 2 min walk
- Ditchburn Gardens 248m · 3 min walk
- Donkey's Common 458m · 6 min walk
- Petersfield 517m · 6 min walk
- Scented Garden 602m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Pauls CofE VA Primary School 577m · 7 min walk
- St Matthew's Primary School 690m · 9 min walk
- Parkside Community College 802m · 10 min walk
- Brunswick Nursery School 942m · 12 min walk
- Ridgefield Primary School 1137m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Queen Anne Terrace — Cambridge50
- Covent Garden — Cambridge50
- Willis Road — Cambridge51
- Jolley Ford Court — Cambridge49
- Wollaston Road — Cambridge48
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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