Farmhill Crescent
Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £5,100 with hot market liquidity. Strong 3282% 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), 3282% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£5,100).
Safety score of 15 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), 3282% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£5,100).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £5,100, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Farmhill Crescent is located in Stroud, Gloucestershire. Crime is a significant concern, with 305 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 133 violent offences were recorded (44% 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 140m away. The median property price is £5,100, with exceptional growth of 3282% over five years. Based on 33 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 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 237m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Other | 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 Farmhill Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Anytime Fitness 1245m · 16 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Beeches Green Surgery 1117m · 14 min walk
- Rowcroft Medical Centre 1262m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Stroud Library 1275m · 16 min walk
- Stroud 1422m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Jack Russell Park 393m · 5 min walk
- Stratford Park 654m · 8 min walk
- Walled Garden 766m · 10 min walk
- Finns Way 921m · 12 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth II Playing Field 1352m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Archway School 238m · 3 min walk
- Callowell Primary School 344m · 4 min walk
- Stroud High School 660m · 8 min walk
- Cashes Green Primary School 948m · 12 min walk
- Whiteshill Primary School 1203m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Wheelers Walk — Stroud46
- Keats Gardens — Stroud45
- Farmhill Lane — Stroud47
- College Road — Stroud46
- Byron Road — Stroud47
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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