The Strand
Isle of Wight, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), affordable entry (£165,000).
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.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Accessible entry point with solid connectivity. A practical first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
The Strand is located in Isle of Wight, near Ryde. Crime is around average for the area, with 137 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 63% of reported crimes. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is The Happy Chef (restaurant, 101m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Ashley Gardens) is 85m away. The median property price is £165,000, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 87 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 466m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river and sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 6% 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 The Strand, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Waterside Pool 175m · 2 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Physiocare 692m · 9 min walk
- Chris Hill's Beat My Addictions 804m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- St. Cecilia's Abbey Grounds 571m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Dover Park Primary School 466m · 6 min walk
- Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde 904m · 11 min walk
- Ryde Academy 1710m · 21 min walk
- Greenmount Primary School 1730m · 22 min walk
- Haylands Primary School 1778m · 22 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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