Brook Street
City of Peterborough, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 508% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 508% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (42). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£650,000) or poorly connected (transport 60). Not viable as a first purchase.
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.
Median price £650,000 based on only 4 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Brook Street is located in City of Peterborough, near Peterborough. Crime is a significant concern, with 2796 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 1169 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Laserforce (sports centre, 33m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 779m away. The median property price is £650,000, with exceptional growth of 508% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 416m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Other | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Brook Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Laserforce 33m · 0 min walk
- The Gym 1509m · 19 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Peterborough NHS Dental Access Centre 283m · 4 min walk
libraries (2)
- Peterborough Central 220m · 3 min walk
- Woodston 1691m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Bishop's Gardens 551m · 7 min walk
- Bishop's Park 576m · 7 min walk
- Embankment 778m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Bishop Creighton Academy 416m · 5 min walk
- The Beeches Primary School 642m · 8 min walk
- The King's (The Cathedral) School 657m · 8 min walk
- Lime Academy Abbotsmede 859m · 11 min walk
- Greater Peterborough UTC 1344m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Dean's Court — City of Peterborough45
- St Peters Road — City of Peterborough45
- Fitzwilliam Street — City of Peterborough45
- Viersen Platz — City of Peterborough42
- Cubitt Way — City of Peterborough44
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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