Dickens Close
Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Possible first step at £224,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (6) may be a compromise.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (6/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (6/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £224,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (6) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Dickens Close is located in Stratford-on-Avon, near Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. Crime levels are below the local average (47 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. The nearest transport stop is 142m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £224,000, though prices have fallen 21% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 398m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 46 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), 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Dickens Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Stratford-upon-Avon Leisure Centre 1513m · 19 min walk
- Posture and Poise 1880m · 24 min walk
- Croft House Pool 1987m · 25 min walk
libraries (1)
- Stratford upon Avon Library and Information Centre 1709m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Cox's Island 1231m · 15 min walk
- Willow Island 1241m · 16 min walk
- Bancroft Gardens 1327m · 17 min walk
- Bancroft Gardens 1334m · 17 min walk
- Knot Garden 1462m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Bridgetown Primary School 399m · 5 min walk
- King Edward VI School 1347m · 17 min walk
- Stratford-Upon-Avon Primary School 1639m · 20 min walk
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School 1783m · 22 min walk
- Alveston CofE Primary School 1805m · 23 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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