Park Road

Charnwood, Leicestershire, England

Local high street Urban, active Well-connected Risk: Medium Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: At £245,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 18% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 18% 5-year growth.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (60) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 18% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step at £245,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (60) or environment (35) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

64
Liveability Score
Top 0% in CharnwoodTop 1% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 212 transactions

How Life Works Here

Park Road is located in Charnwood, near Loughborough, Leicestershire. Crime is around average for the area, with 299 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Daily amenities are excellent, with 11 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (4), hairdresser (2), and restaurant (2). The closest is Turkish Mangal (fast food, 56m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 55m away. The median property price is £245,000, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 212 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 452m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 64 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Below Average (40)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (87)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Good (60)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (75)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (90)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£245,000
Median Price
212
Transactions (2014–2025)
+18.3%
5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Turkish Mangal56m (0.7 min walk)
A Taste of India59m (0.7 min walk)
Lee's Girls67m (0.8 min walk)
Curry Royal74m (0.9 min walk)
Cutting Edge82m (1 min walk)
Sutalia90m (1.1 min walk)
Eric Oakland & Son100m (1.2 min walk)
Coffee Barista101m (1.3 min walk)
Cinnamon Tree108m (1.4 min walk)
Shelthorpe Post Office117m (1.5 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Park Road, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

hospitals (2)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (3)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Tesco bus_stop55m
Howe Road bus_stop112m
Medical Centre bus_stop162m
Lingdale Close bus_stop185m
Loughborough Central (Great Central Railway) metro_station1427m
Loughborough Central (Great Central Railway) rail_station1429m
Loughborough Central (Great Central Railway) tram_stop1467m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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.