Castle Street
North Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: At £327,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 38% 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), 38% 5-year growth.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 38% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£327,500) and connectivity (transport 90) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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
Castle Street is located in North Northamptonshire, near Wellingborough. Crime is a significant concern, with 367 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 175 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (All Saints Church) is 168m away. The median property price is £327,500, with strong growth of 38% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 54m 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 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 5% 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
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 Castle Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Bodyworks Gym 531m · 7 min walk
- Shudan Judo Club 671m · 8 min walk
hospitals (5)
- PSJ Physiotheraphy & Sports Injury Clinic 181m · 2 min walk
- Isebrook Hospital 259m · 3 min walk
- Wellingborough Physiotherapy 761m · 10 min walk
- Oxford Street Therapy Cente 790m · 10 min walk
- Stronglines Physiotheraphy 820m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Castle Fields 279m · 4 min walk
- Swanspool Gardens 444m · 6 min walk
- Croyland Gardens 552m · 7 min walk
- Tithe Barn Green 576m · 7 min walk
- Eastfield Park 1010m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery 54m · 1 min walk
- Wrenn School 410m · 5 min walk
- Park Junior School, Wellingborough 654m · 8 min walk
- Victoria Primary Academy 908m · 11 min walk
- Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites 1007m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Cannon Street — North Northamptonshire50
- Castle Road — North Northamptonshire54
- Wyatt Street — North Northamptonshire54
- Russell Street — North Northamptonshire53
- Alma Street — North Northamptonshire50
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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