Woolcombe Road
Isle of Wight, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for families (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 68% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Safety (15), environment (35), and school access (25) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 68% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £117,000, 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.
Family score 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Woolcombe Road is located in Isle of Wight, near Newport. Crime is a significant concern, with 451 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 332 violent offences were recorded (74% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Stroke Unit (Level G) (clinic, 171m). The nearest transport stop is 236m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £117,000, with exceptional growth of 68% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Woolcombe Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Medina Leisure Centre 1357m · 17 min walk
- Snap Fitness 1481m · 18 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Children's Outpatients (Level G) 225m · 3 min walk
- Cardiac Unit (Level G) 232m · 3 min walk
- Neo Natal Intensive Care (Level G) 240m · 3 min walk
- Children's Ward (Level G) 243m · 3 min walk
- Renal Dialysis 247m · 3 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Medina Riverside Park 1004m · 13 min walk
- Dodnor Creek Local Nature Reserve 1056m · 13 min walk
- Medina Arboretum 1311m · 16 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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