The Squires
City of Peterborough, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £187,500 with warm market liquidity. Strong 25% 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: liquid market (score 70), 25% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£187,500).
Safety (15), environment (32), and school access (25) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 25% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£187,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £187,500, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (32) is below average.
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.
Family score 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 25% over 5 years, but environment scores only 32/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
The Squires is located in City of Peterborough, near Peterborough. Crime is a significant concern, with 416 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 167 violent offences were recorded (40% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub 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 Palmerston Arms (pub, 88m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 366m away. The median property price is £187,500, with strong growth of 25% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. 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 111m 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. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% 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
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 The Squires, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 1976m · 25 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Peterborough NHS Dental Access Centre 1199m · 15 min walk
libraries (2)
- Woodston 352m · 4 min walk
- Peterborough Central 1446m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Wildlife Haven 501m · 6 min walk
- Private Garden 851m · 11 min walk
- Lido Gardens 1011m · 13 min walk
- Bishop's Gardens 1058m · 13 min walk
- Connect Park 1603m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School 111m · 1 min walk
- Brewster Avenue Infant School 120m · 2 min walk
- Old Fletton Primary School 729m · 9 min walk
- Woodston Primary School 818m · 10 min walk
- West Town Primary Academy 1191m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
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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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