Market Street
Harborough, Leicestershire, England
Reality check: At £206,250, this is a premium entry point. Strong 24% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 24% 5-year growth.
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 transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 24% 5-year growth.
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%
Possible first step at £206,250 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
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 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Market Street is located in Harborough, near Lutterworth, Leicestershire. Crime is a significant concern, with 342 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 127 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including bar (1), clothes (1), and fast_food (1). The closest is Boutique Bridal (clothes, 27m). The nearest transport stop is 77m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £206,250, with strong growth of 24% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 473m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Lift Häus Fitness 1057m · 13 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Lutterworth Footcare and Podiatry Centre 90m · 1 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Lilac Park 1326m · 17 min walk
- Saxon Meadows Green Space 1437m · 18 min walk
- Lutterworth Country Park 1556m · 19 min walk
schools (4)
- Sherrier Church of England Primary School 474m · 6 min walk
- Lutterworth College 757m · 10 min walk
- Lutterworth High School 809m · 10 min walk
- John Wycliffe Primary School 958m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Linden Drive — Harborough52
- Church Gate — Harborough50
- Bell Street — Harborough55
- Lenthall Square — Harborough60
- Green Road — Harborough60
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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