Hester Street
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: At £330,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 14% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 14% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 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%
Strong case: 14% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£330,000) 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 25/100 — 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
Hester 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 dominate reports. 479 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub 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 Langham Place Surgery (doctors, 93m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 103m away. The median property price is £330,000, with moderate growth of 14% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 389m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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 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 Hester Street, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (5)
- RAD Clinics Northampton 310m · 4 min walk
- The Slimming Clinic 973m · 12 min walk
- BPAS Northampton Central 1080m · 14 min walk
- CHEC - Northampton 1144m · 14 min walk
- Sk:n - Northampton Cheyne Walk 1274m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- Northampton Central 1048m · 13 min walk
- St James 1427m · 18 min walk
- Kingsthorpe 1992m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Grafton Street Memorial Garden 529m · 7 min walk
- The Racecourse 570m · 7 min walk
- Millers Meadow 599m · 8 min walk
- Memorial Square 1005m · 13 min walk
- Castle Mound 1005m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Castle Academy 389m · 5 min walk
- New Horizons Academy 643m · 8 min walk
- Spring Lane Primary School 750m · 9 min walk
- Malcolm Arnold Academy 953m · 12 min walk
- Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School 953m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Dunster Street — West Northamptonshire42
- Edinburgh Road — West Northamptonshire45
- Alcombe Terrace — West Northamptonshire42
- Wheatfield Road South — West Northamptonshire44
- Montfort Close — West Northamptonshire48
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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