Blackthorn Drive
Rutland, England
Reality check: At £344,997, this is a premium entry point. Strong 28% 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: 28% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 28% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£344,997) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Blackthorn Drive is located in Rutland, near Barleythorpe. Crime levels are below the local average (74 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 121m away. The median property price is £344,997, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Blackthorn Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Oakham Sports Center 1414m · 18 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The Rutland Physiotheraphy Clinic 1761m · 22 min walk
- Rutland Osteopaths 1811m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Rutland County Library 1872m · 23 min walk
- Oakham 1913m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Centenary Field 985m · 12 min walk
- Royce Recreation Ground 1291m · 16 min walk
- Cutts Close Park 1619m · 20 min walk
- Oakham Castle 1700m · 21 min walk
schools (4)
- Catmose College 1043m · 13 min walk
- Langham CofE (Controlled) Primary School 1186m · 15 min walk
- Oakham CofE Primary School 1662m · 21 min walk
- Catmose Primary 1681m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Grooms Close — Rutland55
- Briar Close — Rutland55
- Sandown Close — Rutland54
- Warn Crescent — Rutland55
- Heron Road — Rutland54
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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