Sherwood Avenue
City of Peterborough, England
Reality check: At £200,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 37% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 37% 5-year growth.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 37% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (30), environment (14), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £200,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (60) or environment (14) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Family score 35 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 37% over 5 years, but environment scores only 14/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Sherwood Avenue is located in City of Peterborough, near Peterborough. Crime rates are above average, with 231 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 55% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 902m away. The median property price is £200,000, with strong growth of 37% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 224m 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 42 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Sherwood Avenue, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (1)
- Peterborough NHS Dental Access Centre 1634m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Woodston 326m · 4 min walk
- Stanground 1884m · 24 min walk
- Peterborough Central 1918m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Private Garden 974m · 12 min walk
- Wildlife Haven 1077m · 14 min walk
- Embankment 1210m · 15 min walk
- Lido Gardens 1293m · 16 min walk
- Bishop's Gardens 1357m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Old Fletton Primary School 224m · 3 min walk
- Woodston Primary School 551m · 7 min walk
- St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School 600m · 8 min walk
- Brewster Avenue Infant School 688m · 9 min walk
- Bishop Creighton Academy 1585m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Melrose Drive — City of Peterborough43
- Elm Street — City of Peterborough43
- South View — City of Peterborough42
- Setchfield Place — City of Peterborough41
- Fellowes Gardens — 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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