Carre Street
North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
Reality check: At £50,000, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (30/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Affordable at £50,000 with decent transport (90) and services (48). Good first step.
Safety score of 30 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 (90) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £50,000 with decent transport (90) and services (48). Good first step.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Carre Street is located in North Kesteven, near Sleaford, Lincolnshire. Crime rates are above average, with 220 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 59% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Panevino (restaurant, 19m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Riverside Surgery) is 103m away. The median property price is £50,000, though prices have fallen 14% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 438m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Other | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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 Carre Street, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (3)
- Boston Road Recreation Ground 432m · 5 min walk
- The Nettles Fish Park 461m · 6 min walk
- Mareham Pastures 1026m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- St George's Academy 440m · 6 min walk
- William Alvey School 479m · 6 min walk
- Carre's Grammar School 522m · 6 min walk
- Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 840m · 10 min walk
- St Botolph's C of E Primary School 1286m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Hills Court — North Kesteven53
- B1517 — North Kesteven50
- South Gate — North Kesteven45
- Market Street — North Kesteven54
- Peartree Close — North Kesteven50
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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