Fountain Street
Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for retirees (fair), least for investors (fair).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and school access (50) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 80). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £200,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (68) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Fountain Street is located in Stroud, near Nailsworth, Gloucestershire. Crime is around average for the area, with 158 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is James Lear of Arundel (clothes, 26m). The nearest transport stop is 52m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £200,000. Based on 12 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 profile suggests appeal to both retirees and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 6% 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), 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: stable
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 Fountain Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Whack Club 116m · 2 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Mortimer Gardens 24m · 0 min walk
- King George V Playing Fields 330m · 4 min walk
- Dunkirk Mill Ponds 736m · 9 min walk
- Stuart Fawks Nature Reserve 1415m · 18 min walk
- Minchinhampton Common 1750m · 22 min walk
schools (2)
- Amberley Parochial School 1507m · 19 min walk
- Horsley Church of England Primary School 1942m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
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- Old Market — Stroud47
- Springhill Close — Stroud52
- Bowbridge Lane — Stroud51
- Central Road — Stroud52
- Everside Lane — Stroud52
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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