Birchfield Road
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£343,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Birchfield Road is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime is around average for the area, with 251 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 150m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £343,000, with a slight decline of 7% over five years. Based on 38 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 462m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 51 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Birchfield Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym Group 1416m · 18 min walk
hospitals (5)
- St Matthews Hospital 359m · 4 min walk
- Northampton Laser Clinic 838m · 10 min walk
- Natalie Round Podiatrist 1136m · 14 min walk
- Aurora At The Gatehouse 1356m · 17 min walk
- The County Clinic 1364m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Abington 844m · 10 min walk
- Northampton Central 1807m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Brookland Pocket Park 398m · 5 min walk
- Abington Park 746m · 9 min walk
- The Racecourse 1185m · 15 min walk
- Tanfield Lane West Open Space 1836m · 23 min walk
- Bradlaugh Fields 1904m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Cedar Road Primary School 463m · 6 min walk
- Stimpson Avenue Academy 725m · 9 min walk
- Wallace Road Nursery School 776m · 10 min walk
- Kingsley Primary School 776m · 10 min walk
- Barry Primary School 1084m · 14 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.
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