Market Place
East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
Reality check: At £6,250, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (25/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Affordable at £6,250 with decent transport (50) and services (93). Good first step.
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 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £6,250 with decent transport (50) and services (93). Good first step.
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 30 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Market Place is located in East Cambridgeshire, near Ely, Cambridgeshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 562 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 213 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 9 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (2), fast_food (2), and atm (1). The closest is Piccolo Lounge (restaurant, 20m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 897m away. The median property price is £6,250. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 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. This street may particularly suit first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% 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)
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
Other | Leasehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Market Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Atrium Fitness 212m · 3 min walk
- FRESH. 238m · 3 min walk
- The Hive Leisure Centre 1555m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Cherry Hill 427m · 5 min walk
- Jubilee Gardens 477m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Highfield Ely Academy 742m · 9 min walk
- Lantern Community Primary School 1134m · 14 min walk
- Spring Meadow Infant School 1227m · 15 min walk
- Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School 1227m · 15 min walk
- Isle of Ely Primary School 1238m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Steeple Gate — East Cambridgeshire50
- Chantry Lane — East Cambridgeshire50
- High Street Back — East Cambridgeshire53
- Cardinals Way — East Cambridgeshire50
- The Cloisters — East Cambridgeshire48
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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