Western Avenue
Test Valley, Hampshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor). Price data (£3,450,000) is based on only 1 transaction and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Safety score of 25 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£3,450,000) or poorly connected (transport 80). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £3,450,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
Median price £3,450,000 based on only 1 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Western Avenue is located in Test Valley, near Andover, Hampshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 545 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 181 violent offences were recorded (33% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Bus Station DRT) is 27m away. The median property price is £3,450,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Other | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Western Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Snap Fitness 817m · 10 min walk
- Reasons Fitness 1961m · 24 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Andover War Memorial Hospital 1148m · 14 min walk
- Shepherds Spring Medical Centre 1656m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Town Park 551m · 7 min walk
- Beech Hurst Park 660m · 8 min walk
- Butterfly Garden 863m · 11 min walk
- Watermills Park 927m · 12 min walk
- Rooksbury Mill Local Nature Reserve 1244m · 16 min walk
schools (4)
- Wolverdene Special School 683m · 8 min walk
- The Mark Way School 1012m · 13 min walk
- Anton Infant School 1065m · 13 min walk
- Knights Enham Nursery and Infant School 1782m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
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- By-Pass Road — Test Valley45
- Littlemeads — Test Valley47
- Hollman Drive — Test Valley52
- Banning Street — Test Valley51
- Burma Road — Test Valley52
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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