Williams Close
Isle of Wight, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone. Price data (£178,500) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety (15), environment (35), and school access (20) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 £178,500, but 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.
Family score 20 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £178,500 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Williams Close is located in Isle of Wight, near Ryde. Crime is a significant concern, with 316 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 216 violent offences were recorded (68% of total). 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 (Ryde St Johns Road Rail Station) is 75m away. The median property price is £178,500. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 436m 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 first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Williams Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Waterside Pool 798m · 10 min walk
- Isle of Wight Indoor Bowls Club 1602m · 20 min walk
- Westridge Leisure Centre 1794m · 22 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Chris Hill's Beat My Addictions 584m · 7 min walk
- Physiocare 631m · 8 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Pig Leg Lane Nature Reserve 810m · 10 min walk
- St. Cecilia's Abbey Grounds 810m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Dover Park Primary School 436m · 6 min walk
- Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde 621m · 8 min walk
- Haylands Primary School 1131m · 14 min walk
- Ryde Academy 1340m · 17 min walk
- Greenmount Primary School 1458m · 18 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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