Old Common Gardens
Fareham, Hampshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £136,000 with hot market liquidity. Modest 8% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 8% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£136,000).
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (20/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 8% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£136,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (20/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £136,000, but environment (20) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 8% over 5 years, but environment scores only 20/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Old Common Gardens is located in Fareham, near Locks Heath, Hampshire. Crime levels are below the local average (45 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 130m away. The median property price is £136,000, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 69 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has a notable retired population. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Old Common Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- BeMoreAthlete 1099m · 14 min walk
- Atlas Gym 1147m · 14 min walk
- Holly Hill Leisure Centre 1177m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Locks Heath Recreation Ground 769m · 10 min walk
- Priory Park 1075m · 13 min walk
- The Sunken Garden 1335m · 17 min walk
- Mustang Avenue Nature Reserve 1706m · 21 min walk
- The Green 1844m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Park Gate Primary School 581m · 7 min walk
- King's Academy Lord Wilson 731m · 9 min walk
- Locks Heath Infant & Nursery School 1180m · 15 min walk
- Sarisbury Church of England Junior School 1233m · 15 min walk
- St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School 1252m · 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.
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