Link Road
North Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), 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 — 61% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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 — 61% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Price (£304,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Link Road is located in North Northamptonshire, near Rushden. Crime is around average for the area, with 86 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 38% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 83m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £304,000, with exceptional growth of 61% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 148m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 50 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)
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Link Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Anytime Fitness 1175m · 15 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Rushden Osteopathic Clinic 864m · 11 min walk
- Spinneyfields Specialist Care Centre 1459m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Hall Park 825m · 10 min walk
- Manor Park 825m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- South End Infant School 149m · 2 min walk
- South End Junior School 149m · 2 min walk
- Whitefriars Primary School 796m · 10 min walk
- Rushden Primary Academy 1006m · 13 min walk
- Denfield Park Primary School 1785m · 22 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.