Edgar Crescent
Fareham, Hampshire, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 6% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 6% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), 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 at £263,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (80) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Edgar Crescent is located in Fareham, near Portsmouth, Hampshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 81 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 68% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is One Stop (convenience, 96m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Neville Avenue) is 175m away. The median property price is £263,500, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 217m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% within its district.
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
Semi-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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Edgar Crescent, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (4)
- Kenwood Road Open Space 496m · 6 min walk
- Alton Grove Open Space 579m · 7 min walk
- Portchester Castle 649m · 8 min walk
- Portchester Park 790m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Castle Primary School 217m · 3 min walk
- Portchester Community School 313m · 4 min walk
- Northern Junior School 1255m · 16 min walk
- Northern Infant School 1255m · 16 min walk
- Red Barn Community Primary School 1306m · 16 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.