Market Place
Rugby, Warwickshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £195,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 68% 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), 68% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£195,000).
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 68% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£195,000).
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 £195,000, 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.
How Life Works Here
Market Place is located in Rugby, Warwickshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 725 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 300 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (2), restaurant (2), and atm (1). The closest is Snappy Tomato Pizza (restaurant, 14m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 131m away. The median property price is £195,000, with exceptional growth of 68% over five years. Based on 25 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 20% 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: warm
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 Market Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Infra Fit Studio 90m · 1 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 92m · 1 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Guiding Young Minds 92m · 1 min walk
- Assist Trauma Care 94m · 1 min walk
- Paul Manning Footcare 295m · 4 min walk
- Rugby Chiropractic Clinic 325m · 4 min walk
- Wellbeing & Health Physio 364m · 5 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Caldecott Park 459m · 6 min walk
- Whitehall Recreation Ground 763m · 10 min walk
- Rokeby Open Space 1047m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Lawrence Sheriff School 518m · 6 min walk
- Northlands Primary School 594m · 7 min walk
- Oakfield Primary Academy 902m · 11 min walk
- Rugby Free Secondary School 1341m · 17 min walk
- Rokeby Primary School 1341m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Pennington Mews — Rugby51
- North Street — Rugby52
- Lawrence Sheriff Street — Rugby50
- Leicester Road — Rugby56
- Market Mall — Rugby50
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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