Laker Square
Test Valley, Hampshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £190,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 24% 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: 24% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£190,000).
Workable for families, but safety (30) 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%
Strong case: 24% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£190,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 £190,000, but safety (30) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Laker Square is located in Test Valley, near Andover, Hampshire. Crime rates are above average, with 177 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 69% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 55m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £190,000, with strong growth of 24% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 455m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 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 Laker Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Snap Fitness 823m · 10 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Shepherds Spring Medical Centre 172m · 2 min walk
- Andover War Memorial Hospital 1901m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Phoenix Park 305m · 4 min walk
- Roman Way Park 414m · 5 min walk
- Old Roman Park 545m · 7 min walk
- Poppy Park 982m · 12 min walk
- Enham Park 1337m · 17 min walk
schools (4)
- Icknield School 456m · 6 min walk
- Vigo Primary School 786m · 10 min walk
- Norman Gate School 786m · 10 min walk
- Endeavour Primary School 879m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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- Marshall Square — Test Valley50
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- Sobers Square — Test Valley49
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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