The Thicket
Test Valley, Hampshire, England
Reality check: At £368,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 28% 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: liquid market (score 70), 28% 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%
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: liquid market (score 70), 28% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (40), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £368,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
The Thicket is located in Test Valley, near Romsey, Hampshire. Crime rates are above average, with 170 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 57% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 316m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £368,000, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 21 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 314m away. 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 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search The Thicket in Test Valley on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from The Thicket, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Romsey Rapids Sports Complex 1147m · 14 min walk
- Curves 1659m · 21 min walk
- Golden Gecko Climbing 1754m · 22 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Romsey Hospital 1089m · 14 min walk
- Alma Road Surgery - Telephone House 1541m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Botley Road Park 539m · 7 min walk
- Tadburn Meadows Nature Reserve 863m · 11 min walk
- Martha's Piece 1483m · 18 min walk
- Mountbatten Park 1590m · 20 min walk
- Woodley Green 1702m · 21 min walk
schools (4)
- The Mountbatten School 315m · 4 min walk
- Halterworth Primary School 665m · 8 min walk
- Romsey Primary School & Nursery 1460m · 18 min walk
- Cupernham Junior School 1733m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Five Elms Drive — Test Valley46
- Colenzo Drive — Test Valley47
- Bracken Close — Test Valley48
- Seville Crescent — Test Valley47
- Wool Grove — Test Valley44
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.
Data updated: