Cromwell Street
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Cromwell Street is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime is a significant concern, with 1281 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 479 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Ramgarhia Board Northampton (place of worship, 12m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Gala Casino) is 87m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 46/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 42/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Cromwell Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 711m · 9 min walk
hospitals (5)
- RAD Clinics Northampton 250m · 3 min walk
- The Slimming Clinic 591m · 7 min walk
- CHEC - Northampton 619m · 8 min walk
- BPAS Northampton Central 742m · 9 min walk
- Sk:n - Northampton Cheyne Walk 946m · 12 min walk
libraries (3)
- Northampton Central 679m · 8 min walk
- St James 1137m · 14 min walk
- Far Cotton 1810m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Millers Meadow 405m · 5 min walk
- Marefair Heritage Park (under construction) 589m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- New Horizons Academy 137m · 2 min walk
- Castle Academy 143m · 2 min walk
- Spring Lane Primary School 304m · 4 min walk
- Malcolm Arnold Academy 1456m · 18 min walk
- Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School 1456m · 18 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.