Forfar Street
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 2% growth, stable market.
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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 2% growth, stable market.
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 (£280,000) 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
Forfar Street is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime is a significant concern, with 329 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 143 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 Harlestone Road Dental Practice (dentist, 46m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 183m away. The median property price is £280,000, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 237m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 44 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 7 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 Forfar Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Gymnastricks 1005m · 13 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1038m · 13 min walk
- The Gym 1174m · 15 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Dallingtons 816m · 10 min walk
- CHEC - Northampton 1329m · 17 min walk
- RAD Clinics Northampton 1475m · 18 min walk
- The Slimming Clinic 1877m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- St James 465m · 6 min walk
- Duston 1719m · 22 min walk
- Northampton Central 1960m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Dallington Park 447m · 6 min walk
- Victoria Park 658m · 8 min walk
- St James Small Park 667m · 8 min walk
- Gladstone Green 975m · 12 min walk
- Storton's Pits 1171m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- St James Church of England Primary School 237m · 3 min walk
- Lyncrest Primary School 599m · 8 min walk
- Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families 777m · 10 min walk
- Chiltern Primary School 1066m · 13 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1162m · 14 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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