The Square

North Northamptonshire, England

Local high street 🏘 Mixed character 🚗 Car + some transit Risk: High 🚀 Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

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Best fit: Young Professionals Good

Transport (40) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

👪 Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

💼 Young Professionals
Good

Transport (40) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

📈 Investors
Good

Strong case: 37% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£194,997).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

🌳 Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

🔑 First-time Buyers
Fair

Good entry point at £194,997, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

54
Liveability Score
Top 0% in North Northamptonshire Top 1% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 6 data sources, 6 transactions

Things You Should Know

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Flood Zone 3

High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.

How Life Works Here

The Square is located in North Northamptonshire, near Raunds. Crime is around average for the area, with 260 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 40% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 16 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (5), hairdresser (5), and pub (2). The nearest transport stop is 11m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £194,997, with strong growth of 37% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 379m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Below Average (40)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (93)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (65)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (60)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (90)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Fair (50)

EPC certificates + estimated efficiency

Flood Risk Poor (20)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£194,997
Median Price
6
Transactions (2021–2025)
+37.0%
5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable

Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

Nearby Amenities

Ristorante Italianio 37m (0.5 min walk)
Robbie's Gents Barbers 40m (0.5 min walk)
The Scissor Sister 43m (0.5 min walk)
Taste Of Spice 44m (0.6 min walk)
Marshalls Road Surgery 45m (0.6 min walk)
Ali's Traditional Turkish Barber shop 48m (0.6 min walk)
The George & Dragon 48m (0.6 min walk)
Raunds Fishbar 49m (0.6 min walk)
The Snooks 53m (0.7 min walk)
The World Upside Down 59m (0.7 min walk)

Transport Links

(Raunds) Bus Shelter bus_stop 11m
George & Dragon PH bus_stop 45m
(Raunds) West Street bus_stop 71m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% data uniqueness
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.