Far End
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 data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65).
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%
Good entry point at £168,000, but safety (25) needs consideration.
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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Far End is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime is a significant concern, with 516 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 176 violent offences were recorded (34% of total). 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Bingo Hall) is 240m away. The median property price is £168,000, with a slight decline of 5% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 54/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 50/100. 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), 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm
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 Far End, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 819m · 10 min walk
- Gymnastricks 1018m · 13 min walk
- The Gym 1070m · 13 min walk
- Pinnacle Climbing Centre 1376m · 17 min walk
hospitals (4)
- CHEC - Northampton 1216m · 15 min walk
- The Dallingtons 1220m · 15 min walk
- RAD Clinics Northampton 1642m · 20 min walk
- The Slimming Clinic 1878m · 24 min walk
libraries (4)
- St James 324m · 4 min walk
- Far Cotton 1773m · 22 min walk
- Northampton Central 1952m · 24 min walk
- Duston 1957m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St James Small Park 280m · 4 min walk
- Victoria Park 720m · 9 min walk
- Storton's Pits 733m · 9 min walk
- Duston Mill Reservoir 809m · 10 min walk
- Dallington Park 922m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- St James Church of England Primary School 449m · 6 min walk
- Lyncrest Primary School 807m · 10 min walk
- Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families 1239m · 16 min walk
- Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery 1325m · 17 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1610m · 20 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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