Darwin Crescent
Charnwood, Leicestershire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £164,975 with hot market liquidity. Strong 20% 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), 20% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£164,975).
Weak across environment (18), safety (40), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 20% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£164,975).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (18), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £164,975, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (18) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 20% over 5 years, but environment scores only 18/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Darwin Crescent is located in Charnwood, near Loughborough, Leicestershire. Crime is around average for the area, with 260 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 273m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £164,975, with strong growth of 20% over five years. Based on 78 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Darwin Crescent, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (2)
- Jubilee Park 861m · 11 min walk
- Garendon Park 1996m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Stonebow Primary School Loughborough 611m · 8 min walk
- Robert Bakewell Primary School 953m · 12 min walk
- Hathern Church of England Primary School 1487m · 19 min walk
- Thorpe Acre Junior School 1666m · 21 min walk
- De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire 1666m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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- Clifford Road — Charnwood48
- Waistrell Drive — Charnwood48
- Knightthorpe Road — Charnwood49
- Forsyth Close — Charnwood47
- Broadway — Charnwood46
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.
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