The Thicket
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 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 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.
How Life Works Here
The Thicket is located in City of Portsmouth, near Portsmouth. Crime is a significant concern, with 566 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 239 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Elm Grove Post Office (post office, 35m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 81m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 226m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability. 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from The Thicket, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- First Fitness 560m · 7 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Foot Health Practitioner 359m · 4 min walk
- Southsea Chiropractic Clinic 454m · 6 min walk
libraries (4)
- Southsea 398m · 5 min walk
- Portsmouth Central 919m · 12 min walk
- University of Portsmouth Library 990m · 12 min walk
- Fratton, Carnegie 1577m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery 226m · 3 min walk
- Southsea Infant School 584m · 7 min walk
- St Swithun's Catholic Primary School 702m · 9 min walk
- Ark Ayrton Primary Academy 775m · 10 min walk
- St Edmund's Catholic School 1090m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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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.
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