Fairview Road
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England
Reality check: At £475,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 29% 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 90), 29% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 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%
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 90), 29% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£475,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Prices grew 29% over 5 years, but environment scores only 25/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Fairview Road is located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 306 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 116 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). 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 95m away. The median property price is £475,000, with strong growth of 29% over five years. Based on 82 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 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 151m away. 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 44 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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 | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Fairview Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- David Lloyd Clubs 1277m · 16 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Southgate Health Centre 1488m · 19 min walk
- Lister Hospital 1573m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Stevenage (Old Town) 426m · 5 min walk
- Stevenage (Central) 1488m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- King George V Playing Field 903m · 11 min walk
- Town Centre Gardens 1320m · 16 min walk
- Roman Burial Ground (Six Hills) 1586m · 20 min walk
- Hampson Park 1910m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Woolenwick Junior School 151m · 2 min walk
- Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School 151m · 2 min walk
- Fairlands Primary School 766m · 10 min walk
- The Thomas Alleyne Academy 791m · 10 min walk
- The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School 1072m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Orchard Crescent — Stevenage43
- Kimbolton Crescent — Stevenage46
- Berkeley Close — Stevenage45
- Walkern Road — Stevenage45
- Stanmore Road — Stevenage46
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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