Earl Street
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£250,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Earl Street is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime is a significant concern, with 372 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 160 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Balti King (restaurant, 72m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 199m away. The median property price is £250,000. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 459m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. 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: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Earl Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym Group 347m · 4 min walk
hospitals (5)
- The Slimming Clinic 343m · 4 min walk
- BPAS Northampton Central 391m · 5 min walk
- RAD Clinics Northampton 472m · 6 min walk
- Sk:n - Northampton Cheyne Walk 569m · 7 min walk
- Northampton General Hospital 839m · 10 min walk
libraries (3)
- Northampton Central 387m · 5 min walk
- St James 1644m · 20 min walk
- Far Cotton 1952m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Grafton Street Memorial Garden 651m · 8 min walk
- The Racecourse 673m · 8 min walk
- Memorial Square 687m · 9 min walk
- Marefair Heritage Park (under construction) 964m · 12 min walk
- Becket's Park 1017m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- New Horizons Academy 460m · 6 min walk
- Castle Academy 514m · 6 min walk
- Spring Lane Primary School 801m · 10 min walk
- Malcolm Arnold Academy 1368m · 17 min walk
- Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School 1368m · 17 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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