Alcombe Road
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £190,000 with warm market liquidity. Modest 2% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 2% growth, stable market.
Safety score of 15 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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 2% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Alcombe Road is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime is a significant concern, with 548 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 268 violent offences were recorded (49% 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 177m away. The median property price is £190,000, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 26 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 46 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Alcombe Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym Group 154m · 2 min walk
hospitals (5)
- BPAS Northampton Central 430m · 5 min walk
- The Slimming Clinic 486m · 6 min walk
- Sk:n - Northampton Cheyne Walk 519m · 6 min walk
- RAD Clinics Northampton 720m · 9 min walk
- Northampton General Hospital 727m · 9 min walk
libraries (2)
- Northampton Central 478m · 6 min walk
- St James 1921m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Racecourse 673m · 8 min walk
- Memorial Square 921m · 12 min walk
- Grafton Street Memorial Garden 928m · 12 min walk
- Becket's Park 1029m · 13 min walk
- Marefair Heritage Park (under construction) 1219m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Vernon Terrace Primary School 668m · 8 min walk
- New Horizons Academy 737m · 9 min walk
- Castle Academy 780m · 10 min walk
- Stimpson Avenue Academy 803m · 10 min walk
- Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School 1376m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
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- Milburn Drive — West Northamptonshire43
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.
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