Unwin Square
South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (20) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) and 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 — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.
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, car dependency reduces independence.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £416,250, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
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
Unwin Square is located in South Cambridgeshire, near Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 213 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 40% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (2), atm (1), and convenience (1). The closest is fast_food (fast food, 15m). Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. The median property price is £416,250, though prices have fallen 28% over five years. Based on 46 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 200m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 54 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Unwin Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- ELA Active Impington 1378m · 17 min walk
- Revolution Health and Fitness 1987m · 25 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Cambridge Lea Hospital (Spire) 1144m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Doctor's Close Pocket Park 1525m · 19 min walk
schools (3)
- Orchard Park Community Primary School 200m · 2 min walk
- The Cavendish School 1280m · 16 min walk
- Histon Early Years Centre 1731m · 22 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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