Albany Walk
City of Peterborough, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £101,625 with hot market liquidity. Strong 76% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 76% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£101,625). But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Poor transport (20) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 76% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£101,625). But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), 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 £101,625, but transport (20) means car needed and safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (20) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Albany Walk is located in City of Peterborough, near Peterborough. Crime rates are above average, with 220 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 47% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 1,206m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £101,625, with exceptional growth of 76% over five years. Based on 76 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 459m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 41 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)
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 | Leasehold | 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 Albany Walk, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (4)
- Thorpe Meadows 1068m · 13 min walk
- Woodston Reach 1081m · 14 min walk
- Orton Mere 1391m · 17 min walk
- Thorpe Park 1684m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Nene Valley Primary School 459m · 6 min walk
- Woodston Primary School 475m · 6 min walk
- Brewster Avenue Infant School 732m · 9 min walk
- St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School 753m · 9 min walk
- Old Fletton Primary School 762m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
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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.
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