Cook Avenue
Isle of Wight, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £153,500 with warm market liquidity. Strong 97% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 97% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£153,500).
Safety score of 30 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 97% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£153,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £153,500, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Cook Avenue is located in Isle of Wight, near Newport. Crime rates are above average, with 183 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 63% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 29m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £153,500, with exceptional growth of 97% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 153m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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)
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: warm
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 Cook Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Medina Leisure Centre 685m · 9 min walk
- The Gym 929m · 12 min walk
- Snap Fitness 1144m · 14 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Community CAMHS (Mental Health) 934m · 12 min walk
- Chantry House 1043m · 13 min walk
- RMA Sports Injury 1057m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Seaclose Park 538m · 7 min walk
- Medina Arboretum 612m · 8 min walk
- Pan Country Park 755m · 9 min walk
- Downside Recreation Ground 839m · 10 min walk
- Medina Riverside Park 847m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Summerfields Primary School 153m · 2 min walk
- Medina House School 485m · 6 min walk
- Medina College 674m · 8 min walk
- Nine Acres Primary School 1667m · 21 min walk
- St George's School 1852m · 23 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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