Wimborne Crescent
Milton Keynes, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £153,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 76% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 76% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£153,000).
Safety score of 25 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%
Transport (40) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 76% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£153,000).
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%
Good entry point at £153,000, but safety (25) 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 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Wimborne Crescent is located in Milton Keynes. Crime is a significant concern, with 347 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 127 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 10 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (2), hairdresser (2), and kindergarten (2). The closest is Ducklings Preschool (kindergarten, 56m). The nearest transport stop is 84m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £153,000, with exceptional growth of 76% over five years. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 6% within its district. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Wimborne Crescent, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (5)
- Howe Park Wood 655m · 8 min walk
- Oxley Park 701m · 9 min walk
- Emerson Valley District Park 977m · 12 min walk
- Shenley Wood Park 1102m · 14 min walk
- Kingsmead Spinney 1179m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Shenley Brook End School 517m · 6 min walk
- Oxley Park Academy 626m · 8 min walk
- Long Meadow School 628m · 8 min walk
- Howe Park School 1239m · 16 min walk
- Giles Brook Primary School 1248m · 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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