Bamber Street
City of Peterborough, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £120,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 57% 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: 57% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£120,000).
Safety score of 15 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 57% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£120,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (26). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £120,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 26/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Bamber Street is located in City of Peterborough, near Peterborough. Crime is a significant concern, with 549 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 297 violent offences were recorded (54% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Islamic International Store (convenience, 26m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 868m away. The median property price is £120,000, with exceptional growth of 57% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. 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. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 265m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Bamber Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 556m · 7 min walk
- Laserforce 1095m · 14 min walk
- Fitness Station 1506m · 19 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Peterborough NHS Dental Access Centre 1154m · 14 min walk
- Haemodialysis Unit 1869m · 23 min walk
- Peterborough City Hospital 1948m · 24 min walk
- Haematology And Oncology Unit 1971m · 25 min walk
libraries (2)
- Peterborough Central 907m · 11 min walk
- Dogsthorpe 1850m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Baker Perkins Park 621m · 8 min walk
- Rock Park 910m · 11 min walk
- Central Park 1045m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Gladstone Primary Academy 265m · 3 min walk
- The Beeches Primary School 492m · 6 min walk
- The King's (The Cathedral) School 757m · 10 min walk
- West Town Primary Academy 868m · 11 min walk
- All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School 1038m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Park Road — City of Peterborough43
- Cromwell Road — City of Peterborough45
- Cubitt Way — City of Peterborough44
- Wareley Road — City of Peterborough39
- Viersen Platz — City of Peterborough42
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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