St Thomas Street
New Forest, Hampshire, England
Reality check: At £289,950, this is a premium entry point. Strong 170% 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), 170% 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 170% 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%
Possible first step at £289,950 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (57) may be a compromise.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
St Thomas 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 M&S Café (cafe, 12m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Priestlands Place) is 184m away. The median property price is £289,950, with exceptional growth of 170% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 432m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 19% 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), 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
Other | 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 St Thomas Street, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (5)
- Emsworth Road Recreation Ground 222m · 3 min walk
- Grove Gardens 463m · 6 min walk
- The Walled Garden 693m · 9 min walk
- Lymington Meadows 983m · 12 min walk
- Woodside Park and Gardens 1000m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Lymington Junior School 432m · 5 min walk
- Lymington Church of England Infant School 432m · 5 min walk
- Pennington Infant School 808m · 10 min walk
- Pennington Church of England Junior School 808m · 10 min walk
- Priestlands School 945m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Barfields — New Forest51
- Courtenay Place — New Forest58
- Brokenford Avenue — New Forest44
- Oberland Court — New Forest53
- Mill 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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