Linden Gardens
Test Valley, Hampshire, England
Reality check: At £525,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 161% 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: 161% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 161% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £525,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Linden Gardens is located in Test Valley, near Romsey, Hampshire. Crime rates are above average, with 203 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 46% of reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Beauchamp House Dental Surgery (dentist, 82m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Linden Road) is 107m away. The median property price is £525,000, with exceptional growth of 161% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Linden Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Curves 352m · 4 min walk
- Romsey Rapids Sports Complex 495m · 6 min walk
- Golden Gecko Climbing 509m · 6 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Alma Road Surgery - Telephone House 102m · 1 min walk
- Romsey Hospital 956m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- King John's Garden 351m · 4 min walk
- South Garth 470m · 6 min walk
- North Garth 491m · 6 min walk
- Martha's Piece 513m · 6 min walk
- Walled Garden 872m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School 564m · 7 min walk
- The Romsey School 663m · 8 min walk
- Romsey Primary School & Nursery 867m · 11 min walk
- Cupernham Junior School 1499m · 19 min walk
- Halterworth Primary School 1695m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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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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