Merrick Close
Isle of Wight, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £176,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 45% 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: 45% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£176,000).
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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 45% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£176,000).
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 £176,000, 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
Merrick Close is located in Isle of Wight, near Newport. Crime rates are above average, with 262 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 69% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 175m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £176,000, with strong growth of 45% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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 43 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Merrick Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 794m · 10 min walk
- Snap Fitness 1323m · 16 min walk
- Medina Leisure Centre 1380m · 17 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Community CAMHS (Mental Health) 889m · 11 min walk
- Chantry House 1030m · 13 min walk
- RMA Sports Injury 1167m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Pan Country Park 194m · 2 min walk
- Downside Recreation Ground 270m · 3 min walk
- Litten Park 1116m · 14 min walk
- Seaclose Park 1157m · 14 min walk
- Medina Arboretum 1295m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Medina House School 530m · 7 min walk
- Summerfields Primary School 816m · 10 min walk
- Medina College 1367m · 17 min walk
- St George's School 1411m · 18 min walk
- Nine Acres Primary School 1544m · 19 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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