Gladstone Street
City of Peterborough, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £125,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 24% 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: liquid market (score 90), 24% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£125,000).
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 24% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£125,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £125,000, 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.
How Life Works Here
Gladstone 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. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Gladca (community centre, 12m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 960m away. The median property price is £125,000, with strong growth of 24% over five years. Based on 126 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 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 169m 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 48 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 9% within its district. 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Gladstone Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 544m · 7 min walk
- Laserforce 1183m · 15 min walk
- Fitness Station 1436m · 18 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Peterborough NHS Dental Access Centre 1250m · 16 min walk
- Haemodialysis Unit 1830m · 23 min walk
- Peterborough City Hospital 1909m · 24 min walk
- Haematology And Oncology Unit 1939m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Peterborough Central 999m · 12 min walk
- Dogsthorpe 1811m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Baker Perkins Park 580m · 7 min walk
- Rock Park 813m · 10 min walk
- Central Park 1066m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Gladstone Primary Academy 169m · 2 min walk
- The Beeches Primary School 588m · 7 min walk
- The King's (The Cathedral) School 809m · 10 min walk
- West Town Primary Academy 945m · 12 min walk
- All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School 985m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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- Cromwell Road — City of Peterborough45
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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