Darwin Close
Milton Keynes, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£280,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Darwin Close is located in Milton Keynes. Crime is around average for the area, with 142 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 71% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 184m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £280,000. Based on 48 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 442m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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 | 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 Darwin Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The DVCC - Personal Training Centre 1243m · 16 min walk
- Shenley Leisure Centre 1441m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Shenley Wood Park 619m · 8 min walk
- Oxley Park 904m · 11 min walk
- The Toot (Site of Medieval Fort) 942m · 12 min walk
- Hazeley Wood 1003m · 12 min walk
- Whitehouse Park 1538m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- The Hazeley Academy 443m · 6 min walk
- Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School 456m · 6 min walk
- The Woodlands School 532m · 7 min walk
- Long Meadow School 1122m · 14 min walk
- Oxley Park Academy 1193m · 15 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.