Larkwood Close
North Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 6% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Moderate investment case — 6% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £375,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Larkwood Close is located in North Northamptonshire, near Kettering. Crime levels are below the local average (70 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 170m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £375,000, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 195m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 7% within its district.
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
Detached | 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Larkwood Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Shire Kings Fitness Solutions 883m · 11 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1246m · 16 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Glendon Wood Hospital 872m · 11 min walk
- Kettering Orthotic Clinic 1393m · 17 min walk
- Ms Beauty Natural Wellness 1526m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- North Park 1036m · 13 min walk
- Rockingham Road Park 1167m · 15 min walk
- Grafton Street Park 1509m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Brambleside Primary School 195m · 2 min walk
- Kettering Buccleuch Academy 1131m · 14 min walk
- Kettering Park Infant Academy 1324m · 17 min walk
- Kettering Park Junior Academy 1347m · 17 min walk
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 1462m · 18 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.