Great Preston Road
Isle of Wight, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (50). 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 — reasonable liquidity, 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 (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £217,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Great Preston Road is located in Isle of Wight, near Ryde. Crime is around average for the area, with 94 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 65% of reported crimes. 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 (Preston Close) is 111m away. The median property price is £217,500, with a slight decline of 9% over five years. Based on 83 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 8% 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
Detached | Freehold | 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 Great Preston Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Isle of Wight Indoor Bowls Club 717m · 9 min walk
- Westridge Leisure Centre 944m · 12 min walk
- Wight Karting 974m · 12 min walk
- Westridge Golf Centre 1052m · 13 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Chris Hill's Beat My Addictions 1414m · 18 min walk
- Physiocare 1510m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Pig Leg Lane Nature Reserve 779m · 10 min walk
- St. Cecilia's Abbey Grounds 1352m · 17 min walk
schools (4)
- Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde 833m · 10 min walk
- Haylands Primary School 1165m · 15 min walk
- Dover Park Primary School 1355m · 17 min walk
- Ryde Academy 1823m · 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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