Wensum Close
Rutland, England
Reality check: At £292,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 90% 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), 90% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (60), or school access (50). Not ideal for children.
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: liquid market (score 70), 90% 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 (£292,000) 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
Wensum Close is located in Rutland, near Oakham. Crime levels are below the local average (41 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 163m away. The median property price is £292,000, with exceptional growth of 90% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 185m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 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: 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 Wensum Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Oakham Sports Center 839m · 10 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The Rutland Physiotheraphy Clinic 548m · 7 min walk
- Rutland Osteopaths 657m · 8 min walk
libraries (2)
- Rutland County Library 668m · 8 min walk
- Oakham 701m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Oakham Castle 680m · 8 min walk
- Cutts Close Park 690m · 9 min walk
- Centenary Field 1390m · 17 min walk
- Royce Recreation Ground 1646m · 21 min walk
- Lagoon 4 1668m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy 186m · 2 min walk
- Oakham CofE Primary School 539m · 7 min walk
- Catmose College 1442m · 18 min walk
- Brooke Hill Academy 1470m · 18 min walk
- Catmose Primary 1607m · 20 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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