Orchard Street
Isle of Wight, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but transport (30) could be better.
Safety score of 15 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%
Decent connectivity, but transport (30) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 9% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £140,000, but transport (30) means car needed and safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Orchard Street is located in Isle of Wight, near Newport. Crime is a significant concern, with 482 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 209 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 9 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (2), hairdresser (2), and bar (1). The closest is Tasty Bites (cafe, 20m). The nearest transport stop is 74m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £140,000, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 443m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Other | Freehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Orchard Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 347m · 4 min walk
- Snap Fitness 466m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Chantry House 193m · 2 min walk
- Community CAMHS (Mental Health) 293m · 4 min walk
- RMA Sports Injury 333m · 4 min walk
- The Foot Therapy Centre 353m · 4 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Litten Park 72m · 1 min walk
- Downside Recreation Ground 924m · 12 min walk
- Seaclose Park 1185m · 15 min walk
- Medina Riverside Park 1296m · 16 min walk
- Medina Arboretum 1447m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Nine Acres Primary School 444m · 6 min walk
- Medina House School 772m · 10 min walk
- Newport Church of England Aided Primary School 783m · 10 min walk
- St George's School 895m · 11 min walk
- Lionheart School 1154m · 14 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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