Clarence Avenue
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: At £321,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 5% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 5% 5-year growth.
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 transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 5% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (42). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£321,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
How Life Works Here
Clarence Avenue is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime is a significant concern, with 764 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Clarence Avenue Surgery (doctors, 67m). The nearest transport stop is 144m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £321,500, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 36 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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 48 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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)
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Clarence Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym Group 1813m · 23 min walk
hospitals (4)
- RAD Clinics Northampton 1264m · 16 min walk
- St Matthews Hospital 1450m · 18 min walk
- The Slimming Clinic 1887m · 24 min walk
- BPAS Northampton Central 1964m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Kingsthorpe 1046m · 13 min walk
- Northampton Central 1951m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Kingsthorpe Park 426m · 5 min walk
- Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve 722m · 9 min walk
- The Racecourse 1009m · 13 min walk
- Millers Meadow 1424m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School 504m · 6 min walk
- Malcolm Arnold Academy 505m · 6 min walk
- Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School 505m · 6 min walk
- Fairfields School 559m · 7 min walk
- Kingsthorpe Village Primary School 990m · 12 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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