Cross Street
North Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £160,000 with warm market liquidity. Modest 6% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 6% growth, stable market.
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 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 6% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £160,000, 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Cross Street is located in North Northamptonshire, near Kettering. Crime is a significant concern, with 420 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 201 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Stepping Stones Pre-School (kindergarten, 21m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 290m away. The median property price is £160,000, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 25 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 144m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Cross Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Fit4less 479m · 6 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 621m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Kettering Orthotic Clinic 682m · 8 min walk
- Kettering Dialysis Unit 753m · 9 min walk
- Davita Kettering Clinic 764m · 10 min walk
- Ms Beauty Natural Wellness 844m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Grafton Street Park 192m · 2 min walk
- Rockingham Road Park 633m · 8 min walk
- Meadow Road Park 966m · 12 min walk
- Pocket Park 981m · 12 min walk
- Garden of Rest 1078m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 144m · 2 min walk
- Kettering Park Infant Academy 570m · 7 min walk
- Kettering Park Junior Academy 638m · 8 min walk
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary School 1292m · 16 min walk
- Wren Spinney Community School 1327m · 17 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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