Oakthorpe Avenue
City of Leicester, 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 noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
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
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Oakthorpe Avenue is located in City of Leicester, near Leicester. Crime is around average for the area, with 84 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 37% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 243m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 277m away. The data suggests this area could appeal to families. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 12% 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)
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Oakthorpe Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Westfields Tennis Club 627m · 8 min walk
libraries (3)
- Braunstone Library 870m · 11 min walk
- Westcotes Library 1011m · 13 min walk
- Fosse Library 1265m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Rancliffe Gardens 482m · 6 min walk
- Westcotes Park 570m · 7 min walk
- Fosse Recreation Ground 870m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Dovelands Primary School 278m · 4 min walk
- Imperial Avenue Infant School 768m · 10 min walk
- Fullhurst Community College 768m · 10 min walk
- West Gate School 968m · 12 min walk
- Folville Junior School 1184m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Fairford Avenue — City of Leicester51
- Letchworth Road — City of Leicester51
- Glenfield Road — City of Leicester51
- Westhill Road — City of Leicester51
- Cheltenham Road — City of Leicester51
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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