Kingsway
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: At £295,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 10% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 10% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (23) may concern parents.
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 — reasonable liquidity, 10% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (23) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £295,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (23) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 10% over 5 years, but environment scores only 23/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Kingsway is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. This is a notably low-crime area with only 22 incidents recorded in the past 12 months. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 302m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £295,000, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 20 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 320m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% within its district.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Kingsway in West Northamptonshire on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Kingsway, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (4)
- Kingsthorpe Park 895m · 11 min walk
- Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve 1106m · 14 min walk
- King's Heath Park 1211m · 15 min walk
- Gladstone Green 1658m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Kingsthorpe Village Primary School 320m · 4 min walk
- Whitehills Nursery School 1087m · 14 min walk
- Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School 1213m · 15 min walk
- Kings Heath Primary Academy 1328m · 17 min walk
- Buckton Fields Primary School 1526m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Cartwright Crescent — West Northamptonshire56
- Hans Apel Drive — West Northamptonshire56
- Coles Rise — West Northamptonshire55
- Canons Walk — West Northamptonshire55
- Robin Ride — West Northamptonshire54
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.
Data updated: