Orkney Close
Nuneaton and Bedworth, Warwickshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £189,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 49% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 49% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£189,000).
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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 49% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£189,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £189,000, but limited services (30) and safety (25) limit overall appeal.
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.
How Life Works Here
Orkney Close is located in Nuneaton and Bedworth, near Nuneaton, Warwickshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 398 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 148 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 93m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £189,000, with strong growth of 49% over five years. Based on 29 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 392m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Orkney Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Fitness Centre 1495m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- Nuneaton Library and Information Centre 1600m · 20 min walk
- Stockingford Library and Information Centre 1605m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Jubilee Park 372m · 5 min walk
- The Dip 1042m · 13 min walk
- Tomkinson Road Park 1087m · 14 min walk
- Pool Bank Park 1239m · 16 min walk
- Riversley Park 1363m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Glendale Infant School 393m · 5 min walk
- St Thomas More Catholic School and Sixth Form College 425m · 5 min walk
- Croft Junior School 870m · 11 min walk
- Queen's Church of England Academy 919m · 12 min walk
- Discovery Academy 1303m · 16 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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