Castle Close
Warwick, Warwickshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (below average), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
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%
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 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), 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 (£580,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Median price £580,000 based on only 9 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Castle Close is located in Warwick, Warwickshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 343 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Other crime dominates reports. 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 88m away. The median property price is £580,000. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 218m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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 9 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 Castle Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Form and Flow Pilates 692m · 9 min walk
- Warwick Boat Club 715m · 9 min walk
- St Nicholas Park leisure centre 1121m · 14 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Warwick Podiatric Clininc 712m · 9 min walk
- Warwick Chiropractic Clinic 720m · 9 min walk
- Warwick Hospital 1457m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- The Pageant Garden 435m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Westgate Primary School 218m · 3 min walk
- Newburgh Primary School 938m · 12 min walk
- Warwick Nursery School 1063m · 13 min walk
- St Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School 1109m · 14 min walk
- Coten End Primary School 1186m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
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- Willow Drive — Warwick43
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.