Beald Way
East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for young professionals (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.
Weak across environment (8), safety (40), or school access (50). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Poor transport (20) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (40), environment (8), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£343,500) or poorly connected (transport 20). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Prices grew 8% over 5 years, but environment scores only 8/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Low walkability (25) and transport (20) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 8/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Beald Way is located in East Cambridgeshire, near Ely, Cambridgeshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 215 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. The median property price is £343,500, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Beald Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Hive Leisure Centre 714m · 9 min walk
- Atrium Fitness 1228m · 15 min walk
- FRESH. 1392m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bishop's Garden 1042m · 13 min walk
- The Almonry Gardens 1195m · 15 min walk
- Cherry Hill 1243m · 16 min walk
- Jubilee Gardens 1490m · 19 min walk
- Lavender Green 1739m · 22 min walk
schools (4)
- Highfield Ely Academy 835m · 10 min walk
- Ely College 1074m · 13 min walk
- Lantern Community Primary School 1140m · 14 min walk
- Isle of Ely Primary School 1580m · 20 min walk
Similar Streets
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- Nigel Road — East Cambridgeshire41
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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