Station Approach
City of Portsmouth, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety (15), environment (35), 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%
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
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%
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
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates 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.
How Life Works Here
Station Approach is located in City of Portsmouth, near Portsmouth. Crime is a significant concern, with 792 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 414 violent offences were recorded (52% 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 Queen Street Post Office (post office, 48m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (The Hard Interchange) is 51m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence, with larger households suggesting families. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (sea flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Station Approach, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Ravelin Sports Centre 827m · 10 min walk
- PureGym 1290m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- Portsea 480m · 6 min walk
- University of Portsmouth Library 787m · 10 min walk
- Portsmouth Central 1070m · 13 min walk
- Southsea 1890m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Ravelin Park 838m · 10 min walk
- Victoria Park 920m · 12 min walk
- Southsea Common 1627m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- St Jude's CofE Primary School 978m · 12 min walk
- St Edmund's Catholic School 1488m · 19 min walk
- Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery 1575m · 20 min walk
- St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 1714m · 21 min walk
- Ark Ayrton Primary Academy 1721m · 22 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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