Farthing Avenue
North Lincolnshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £86,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 49% 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: 49% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£86,000).
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%
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: 49% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£86,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (43), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £86,000, but safety (30) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Farthing Avenue is located in North Lincolnshire, near Scunthorpe. Crime rates are above average, with 267 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 56% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 158m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £86,000, with strong growth of 49% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 309m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, above 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: stable
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 Farthing Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Energie Fitness Scunthorpe 1743m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Park Library 403m · 5 min walk
- North Lincolnshire Central Library (Scunthorpe) 1801m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Berkeley Park 612m · 8 min walk
- Kingsway Gardens 745m · 9 min walk
- Sheffield Park 813m · 10 min walk
- Central Park 1557m · 20 min walk
- Central Park 1593m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Saint Augustine Webster Catholic Voluntary Academy 310m · 4 min walk
- The St Lawrence Academy 483m · 6 min walk
- Berkeley Primary School 501m · 6 min walk
- Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue 555m · 7 min walk
- Outwood Academy Foxhills 862m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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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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