Buccleuch Street
North Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £168,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 16% 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), 16% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£168,000).
Safety score of 15 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: liquid market (score 70), 16% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£168,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 £168,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Buccleuch Street is located in North Northamptonshire, near Kettering. Crime is a significant concern, with 514 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 206 violent offences were recorded (40% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 199m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £168,000, with strong growth of 16% over five years. Based on 19 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 289m 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 45 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: 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 Buccleuch Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Fit4less 322m · 4 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Kettering Dialysis Unit 637m · 8 min walk
- Davita Kettering Clinic 646m · 8 min walk
- Kettering Orthotic Clinic 850m · 11 min walk
- Kettering Osteopaths 1293m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Grafton Street Park 363m · 4 min walk
- Rockingham Road Park 665m · 8 min walk
- Pocket Park 813m · 10 min walk
- Meadow Road Park 827m · 10 min walk
- Garden of Rest 909m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 289m · 4 min walk
- Kettering Park Infant Academy 564m · 7 min walk
- Kettering Park Junior Academy 618m · 8 min walk
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary School 1188m · 15 min walk
- Hawthorn Community Primary School 1520m · 19 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.
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