Ocean Way
City of Southampton, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), 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 25 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 (25), environment (35), service access (32). 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 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 25 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Ocean Way is located in City of Southampton, near Southampton. Crime is a significant concern, with 703 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 276 violent offences were recorded (39% 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 Co-op Food (supermarket, 58m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 52m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 2 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. Overall, this street scores 43 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 Ocean Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Snap Fitness 725m · 9 min walk
- The Gym 1047m · 13 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre 1914m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Mountbatten Library (ML) 1481m · 18 min walk
- Southampton Central 1669m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Queen's Park 441m · 6 min walk
- Hoglands Park 955m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Hope Community School Southampton 719m · 9 min walk
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery 1107m · 14 min walk
- Woolston Infant School 1308m · 16 min walk
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 1482m · 18 min walk
- Ludlow Infant Academy 1626m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
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- Mermaid Way — City of Southampton43
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- Town Quay — City of Southampton43
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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