Lincoln Road
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £190,250 with stable market liquidity. Strong 12% 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: 12% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£190,250).
Safety score of 15 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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 12% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£190,250).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £190,250, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Lincoln Road is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime is a significant concern, with 329 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 143 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Bus Depot) is 175m away. The median property price is £190,250, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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
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 Lincoln Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Pinnacle Climbing Centre 977m · 12 min walk
- PureGym 1049m · 13 min walk
hospitals (4)
- CHEC - Northampton 793m · 10 min walk
- RAD Clinics Northampton 1379m · 17 min walk
- The Slimming Clinic 1487m · 19 min walk
- The Dallingtons 1578m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- St James 306m · 4 min walk
- Far Cotton 1379m · 17 min walk
- Northampton Central 1554m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St James Small Park 185m · 2 min walk
- Victoria Park 526m · 7 min walk
- Castle Mound 678m · 8 min walk
- Community gardens 690m · 9 min walk
- Marefair Heritage Park (under construction) 692m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- St James Church of England Primary School 582m · 7 min walk
- Spring Lane Primary School 856m · 11 min walk
- Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery 1165m · 15 min walk
- Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families 1364m · 17 min walk
- Delapre Primary School 1387m · 17 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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