Northampton 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 — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
Safety score of 25 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 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£290,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Northampton Road is located in North Northamptonshire, near Rushden. Crime is a significant concern, with 413 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 138 violent offences were recorded (33% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area 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 Wacky Warehouse (playground, 83m). The nearest transport stop is 284m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £290,000. Based on 107 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 1 schools within 2 km. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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)
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: hot
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 Northampton Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (1)
- Spinneyfields Specialist Care Centre 1226m · 15 min walk
libraries (2)
- Rushden 1826m · 23 min walk
- Higham Ferrers 1881m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Higham Ferrers Pits and Wilson's Pits 664m · 8 min walk
- BCN Wildlife Discovery Centre 886m · 11 min walk
- Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve 1091m · 14 min walk
- Ditchford Lakes and Meadows 1161m · 14 min walk
- Higham Ferrers Riverside Park 1222m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Rushden Academy 990m · 12 min walk
- Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School 1386m · 17 min walk
- Higham Ferrers Junior School 1674m · 21 min walk
- Henry Chichele Primary School 1835m · 23 min walk
- Whitefriars Primary School 1976m · 25 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.