Abbotswood Close
Test Valley, Hampshire, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for investors (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
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%
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£295,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Abbotswood Close is located in Test Valley, near Romsey, Hampshire. Crime levels are below the local average (56 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 53m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £295,000, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 467m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 17% 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Abbotswood Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Golden Gecko Climbing 1554m · 19 min walk
- Curves 1639m · 20 min walk
- Romsey Rapids Sports Complex 1911m · 24 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Romsey Hospital 1088m · 14 min walk
- Alma Road Surgery - Telephone House 1832m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Woodley Green 328m · 4 min walk
- Abbotswood Nature Reserve 696m · 9 min walk
- Tadburn Meadows Nature Reserve 991m · 12 min walk
- Mahonia Trial Beds 1231m · 15 min walk
- Plant Display Area 1379m · 17 min walk
schools (4)
- Cupernham Junior School 468m · 6 min walk
- Romsey Primary School & Nursery 1066m · 13 min walk
- Halterworth Primary School 1222m · 15 min walk
- The Mountbatten School 1948m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Hocombe Wood Road — Test Valley56
- Rye Close — Test Valley55
- Hook Crescent — Test Valley54
- Tate Close — Test Valley54
- Tomkyns Close — Test Valley56
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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