Marlborough Square
North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. 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.
Transport (40) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Safety score of 15 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%
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
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%
Good entry point at £85,500, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Marlborough Square is located in North West Leicestershire, near Coalville, Leicestershire. Crime is a significant concern, with 462 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 232 violent offences were recorded (50% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 18 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (4), bank (2), and convenience (2). The closest is Hinckley & Rugby Building Society (bank, 13m). The nearest transport stop is 21m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £85,500. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 456m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 8% within its district. 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
Other | 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Marlborough Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 229m · 3 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Coalville Park 666m · 8 min walk
- Snibston Country Park 703m · 9 min walk
- Scotland Playing Fields 1083m · 14 min walk
- Donington-le-Heath Manor House 1546m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Belvoirdale Community Primary School 458m · 6 min walk
- All Saints Church of England Primary School, Coalville 652m · 8 min walk
- Saint Clare's Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Coalville, Leicestershire 754m · 9 min walk
- Hugglescote Community Primary School 1315m · 16 min walk
- New Swannington Primary School 1763m · 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.
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