Magpie Close
North Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 10% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
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 — 10% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £209,975 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Magpie Close is located in North Northamptonshire, near Corby. Crime is around average for the area, with 103 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 56% 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 91m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £209,975, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with larger households suggesting families. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Magpie Close, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (1)
- Corby Community Hospital 1831m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Corby 1226m · 15 min walk
- Corby Library 1303m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- King's Wood 1602m · 20 min walk
- Oakley Park 1609m · 20 min walk
- Coronation Park 1683m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby 612m · 8 min walk
- Exeter A Learning Community Academy 1037m · 13 min walk
- Oakley Vale Primary School 1049m · 13 min walk
- Brooke Weston Academy 1093m · 14 min walk
- Hazel Leys Academy 1108m · 14 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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