High Firs Gardens
Test Valley, Hampshire, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
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 50, 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 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
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 (£325,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
High Firs Gardens is located in Test Valley, near Romsey, Hampshire. Crime levels are below the local average (16 incidents in 12 months). 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 86m away. The median property price is £325,000. Based on 7 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 265m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% 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
Based on 7 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 High Firs Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Romsey Rapids Sports Complex 1295m · 16 min walk
- Curves 1425m · 18 min walk
- Golden Gecko Climbing 1443m · 18 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Romsey Hospital 642m · 8 min walk
- Alma Road Surgery - Telephone House 1463m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Tadburn Meadows Nature Reserve 182m · 2 min walk
- Botley Road Park 665m · 8 min walk
- Woodley Green 897m · 11 min walk
- Martha's Piece 1184m · 15 min walk
- Abbotswood Nature Reserve 1516m · 19 min walk
schools (4)
- Halterworth Primary School 265m · 3 min walk
- Romsey Primary School & Nursery 963m · 12 min walk
- Cupernham Junior School 964m · 12 min walk
- The Mountbatten School 968m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- High Firs Road — Test Valley58
- Mead Close — Test Valley60
- Watery Lane — Test Valley55
- Anton Close — Test Valley60
- Selsdon Avenue — 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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