Chaucer Street
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £197,750 with hot market liquidity. Strong 11% 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 90), 11% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£197,750).
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 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 90), 11% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£197,750).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (33), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £197,750, but limited services (30) and safety (25) limit overall appeal.
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.
Prices grew 11% over 5 years, but environment scores only 33/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Chaucer Street is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime is a significant concern, with 419 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 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. The nearest transport stop is 190m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £197,750, with moderate growth of 11% over five years. Based on 32 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 16 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 247m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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), 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 Chaucer Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym Group 1742m · 22 min walk
hospitals (5)
- St Matthews Hospital 428m · 5 min walk
- Natalie Round Podiatrist 971m · 12 min walk
- Northampton Laser Clinic 1386m · 17 min walk
- Manfield Health Campus 1443m · 18 min walk
- The County Clinic 1867m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Brookland Pocket Park 346m · 4 min walk
- The Racecourse 1214m · 15 min walk
- Abington Park 1256m · 16 min walk
- Bradlaugh Fields 1364m · 17 min walk
- Grange Road Open Space 1507m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Wallace Road Nursery School 248m · 3 min walk
- Kingsley Primary School 248m · 3 min walk
- Cedar Road Primary School 705m · 9 min walk
- Northampton School for Girls 1192m · 15 min walk
- Stimpson Avenue Academy 1230m · 15 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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