Lea Road
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: At £205,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 9% 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, 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 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 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 (£205,000) 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
Lea Road is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime is around average for the area, with 243 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 35% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Muj's Fade House (hairdresser, 19m). The nearest transport stop is 156m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £205,000, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 23 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 311m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 49 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Lea Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym Group 1049m · 13 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Northampton Laser Clinic 452m · 6 min walk
- St Matthews Hospital 554m · 7 min walk
- Aurora At The Gatehouse 950m · 12 min walk
- The County Clinic 953m · 12 min walk
- Northampton Hip & Knee Clinic 1206m · 15 min walk
libraries (2)
- Abington 1175m · 15 min walk
- Northampton Central 1443m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Abington Park 799m · 10 min walk
- The Racecourse 1035m · 13 min walk
- Becket's Park 1826m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Stimpson Avenue Academy 311m · 4 min walk
- Barry Primary School 713m · 9 min walk
- Cedar Road Primary School 821m · 10 min walk
- Vernon Terrace Primary School 936m · 12 min walk
- Kingsley Primary School 1157m · 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.