Merlin Close
New Forest, Hampshire, England
Reality check: At £386,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 27% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 27% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (3/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 27% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (3/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £386,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 27% over 5 years, but environment scores only 3/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Environment score 3/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
Merlin Close is located in New Forest, near Hightown, Hampshire. Crime levels are below the local average (71 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 335m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £386,000, with strong growth of 27% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Merlin Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Anytime Fitness 984m · 12 min walk
- Lean 4 Fitness 1193m · 15 min walk
- Ringwood Health and Leisure 1247m · 16 min walk
- David Lloyd Ringwood 1320m · 16 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Ringwood Health Clinic 1722m · 22 min walk
- Body Consultancy 1732m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- War Memorial Gardens 1535m · 19 min walk
- The Raymond Brown Nature Reserve 1560m · 20 min walk
- Bickerley Common 1672m · 21 min walk
- Dr. Little's Garden 1811m · 23 min walk
- Toad Corner 1991m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Ringwood Junior School 991m · 12 min walk
- Ringwood School Academy 1321m · 16 min walk
- Ringwood Church of England Infant School 1483m · 18 min walk
- Poulner Junior School 1989m · 25 min walk
- Poulner Infant School and Nursery 1989m · 25 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Fawley Road — New Forest47
- Lakeview Drive — New Forest46
- Long Lane Close — New Forest47
- Jordans Lane — New Forest46
- Hythe Road — New Forest48
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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