Allens Close
South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
Reality check: Quiet, accessible, and generally safe — suitable for retirement.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good with limitations — safe, good daily access, walkable. But car dependency reduces independence.
Workable for families, but transport (20) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but transport (20) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 10% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, good daily access, walkable. But car dependency reduces independence.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £205,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (20) or environment (65) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Allens Close is located in South Cambridgeshire, near Barton, Cambridgeshire. Crime levels are below the local average (51 incidents in 12 months). Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including clothes (2), bakery (1), and butcher (1). The closest is playground (playground, 49m). Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. The median property price is £205,000, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 221m away. The profile suggests appeal to both retirees and families. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.
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
Semi-Detached | Leasehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 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 Allens Close, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (1)
- Disbrey Close Amenity Area 80m · 1 min walk
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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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