Cothey Way

Isle of Wight, England

Residential Dense, noisy Well-connected Risk: Medium Growth pocket Low confidence

Reality check: At £281,250, this is a premium entry point. Strong 68% 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.

Best fit: InvestorsGood

Strong case: 68% 5-year growth.

Families
Below Average

Weak across environment (5), safety (40), or school access (30). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Good

Strong case: 68% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (40), environment (5), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step at £281,250 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (5) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

51
Liveability Score
Top 25% in Isle of WightTop 33% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 14 transactions (limited sample), 5 data sources

Things You Should Know

Weak family fundamentals

Family score 30 and safety 40. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.

Growth not supported by environment

Prices grew 68% over 5 years, but environment scores only 5/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.

How Life Works Here

Cothey Way is located in Isle of Wight, near Ryde. Crime is around average for the area, with 196 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Westridge Cross) is 349m away. The median property price is £281,250, with exceptional growth of 68% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 1 schools within 2 km. 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 51 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Below Average (40)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Poor (5)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (30)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£281,250
Median Price
14
Transactions (2014–2025)
+67.9%
5-Year Price Trend

Other | Freehold | Market: stable

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 Cothey Way, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (5)

parks & green spaces (4)

schools (4)

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Transport Links

Westridge Cross bus_stop349m
Hayward Avenue bus_stop363m
Busy Bee Garden Centre bus_stop372m
Tesco bus_stop377m
Smallbrook Junction Rail Station rail_station674m
Smallbrook Junction (Isle of Wight Steam Railway rail_station691m
Smallbrook Junction (Isle of Wight Steam Railway metro_station692m
Smallbrook Junction (Isle of Wight Steam Railway tram_stop729m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% data uniqueness
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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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.

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