Quay Street
New Forest, Hampshire, England
Reality check: At £350,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 24% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family appeal narrows demand to singles and couples.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 24% 5-year growth.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 24% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£350,000) and connectivity (transport 100) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Family score 30 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Quay Street is located in New Forest, near Lymington, Hampshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 300 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 104 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Coffee & Drift (cafe, 36m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Lymington Town Quay) is 45m away. The median property price is £350,000, with strong growth of 24% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river and sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability. 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), 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Quay Street, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (5)
- Grove Gardens 330m · 4 min walk
- Bath Road Recreation Ground 589m · 7 min walk
- Emsworth Road Recreation Ground 619m · 8 min walk
- Woodside Park and Gardens 1309m · 16 min walk
- Lymington River Reedbeds SSSI 1439m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Lymington Junior School 807m · 10 min walk
- Lymington Church of England Infant School 807m · 10 min walk
- Pennington Infant School 1543m · 19 min walk
- Pennington Church of England Junior School 1543m · 19 min walk
- Priestlands School 1670m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Gosport Street — New Forest51
- Station Street — New Forest52
- North Close — New Forest55
- Cannon Street — New Forest50
- Quay Hill — New Forest52
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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