Gray Street
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 9% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (75). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 9% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£220,000) 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
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Gray Street is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime is around average for the area, with 195 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 36% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Shakespear Road Convenience Store (convenience, 53m). The nearest transport stop is 271m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £220,000, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability.
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: stable
Based on 9 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 Gray Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym Group 457m · 6 min walk
hospitals (5)
- RAD Clinics Northampton 726m · 9 min walk
- BPAS Northampton Central 733m · 9 min walk
- The Slimming Clinic 760m · 10 min walk
- Sk:n - Northampton Cheyne Walk 830m · 10 min walk
- Northampton General Hospital 1020m · 13 min walk
libraries (2)
- Northampton Central 770m · 10 min walk
- Abington 1961m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- The Racecourse 401m · 5 min walk
- Becket's Park 1341m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Stimpson Avenue Academy 740m · 9 min walk
- Vernon Terrace Primary School 854m · 11 min walk
- Malcolm Arnold Academy 1082m · 14 min walk
- Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School 1082m · 14 min walk
- Fairfields School 1110m · 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.
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