Shakespeare Drive
New Forest, Hampshire, England
Reality check: At £247,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 32% 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), 32% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (24), safety (45), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 32% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (24), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£247,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 32% over 5 years, but environment scores only 24/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Shakespeare Drive is located in New Forest, near Totton, Hampshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 122 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 59% 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 227m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £247,500, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 22 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 401m away. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 45 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Shakespeare Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Anytime Fitness 1518m · 19 min walk
- Totton Martial Arts and Wellness Centre 1982m · 25 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Forest Edge Clinic 271m · 3 min walk
- Totton Dialysis Centre 1535m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Testwood Recreation Ground 686m · 9 min walk
- Testwood Lakes 1231m · 15 min walk
- Bramtoco Park 1526m · 19 min walk
- Bramtoco Park 1528m · 19 min walk
- Ball Flume Park 1653m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Oakfield Academy 402m · 5 min walk
- Calmore Infant School 608m · 8 min walk
- Calmore Junior School 608m · 8 min walk
- Testwood School 1039m · 13 min walk
- Abbotswood Junior School 1326m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Bearslane Close — New Forest45
- Shraveshill Close — New Forest43
- Devonshire Gardens — New Forest48
- Allerton Close — New Forest46
- Treagore Road — New Forest45
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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