Merrie Gardens
Isle of Wight, England
Reality check: At £235,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 16% 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 90), 16% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 16% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £235,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Merrie Gardens is located in Isle of Wight, near Sandown. Crime levels are below the local average (63 incidents in 12 months). 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 links nearby. The nearest stop (Home Farm Close) is 61m away. The median property price is £235,000, with strong growth of 16% over five years. Based on 41 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has a notable retired population. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 244m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 62 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% 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 Merrie Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Anahata Yoga & Pilates 417m · 5 min walk
- TJ's 651m · 8 min walk
- Isle of Yoga 1191m · 15 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Arthur Webster Clinic 956m · 12 min walk
- Solent Podiatry 1062m · 13 min walk
- Foot Rescue Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic 1798m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Lake Cliff Gardens 714m · 9 min walk
- Los Altos Park 1313m · 16 min walk
schools (4)
- Broadlea Primary School 244m · 3 min walk
- Gatten and Lake Primary School 759m · 10 min walk
- St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy 1702m · 21 min walk
- The Bay Church of England School 1979m · 25 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Fir Tree Close — Isle of Wight62
- Sandham Gardens — Isle of Wight62
- Whitecross Farm Lane — Isle of Wight62
- Blackpan Close — Isle of Wight61
- Whitecross Avenue — Isle of Wight60
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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