Queens Street
City of Peterborough, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (60) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (60) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
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
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Queens 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 dominate reports. 1169 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 12 facilities within walking distance, including restaurant (4), atm (1), and bank (1). The closest is John Lionel Hair Design (hairdresser, 8m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 421m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Queens Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 1375m · 17 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Peterborough NHS Dental Access Centre 269m · 3 min walk
libraries (2)
- Peterborough Central 472m · 6 min walk
- Woodston 1235m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bishop's Gardens 460m · 6 min walk
- Wildlife Haven 478m · 6 min walk
- Lido Gardens 487m · 6 min walk
- Private Garden 753m · 9 min walk
- Connect Park 818m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Bishop Creighton Academy 594m · 7 min walk
- The Beeches Primary School 694m · 9 min walk
- West Town Primary Academy 701m · 9 min walk
- The King's (The Cathedral) School 1063m · 13 min walk
- St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School 1085m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Long Causeway — City of Peterborough60
- Midgate — City of Peterborough56
- Guildhall Walk — City of Peterborough56
- Cattle Market Way — City of Peterborough55
- Hills Yard — City of Peterborough53
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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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