Huntsmead
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor). Price data (£422,500) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 1% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (65). 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 — 1% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£422,500) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £422,500 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Huntsmead is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime is around average for the area, with 173 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 221m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £422,500, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 474m away. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Huntsmead, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (5)
- Rectory Farm Linear Park 392m · 5 min walk
- Ecton Park Road Open Space 553m · 7 min walk
- Ecton Brook Linear Park 700m · 9 min walk
- Great Billing Open Space (Church Field) 1254m · 16 min walk
- Great Billing Park 1291m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Rectory Farm Primary School 474m · 6 min walk
- Blackthorn Primary School 918m · 12 min walk
- St Andrew's Ceva Primary School 973m · 12 min walk
- Greenfields Specialist School for Communication 1506m · 19 min walk
- Lings Primary School 1645m · 21 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.