Murray Avenue
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: At £220,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 3% 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, 3% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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 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, 3% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£220,000) 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Murray Avenue is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime is a significant concern, with 405 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 147 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 108m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £220,000, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 171m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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)
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Murray Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym Group 1540m · 19 min walk
hospitals (5)
- St Matthews Hospital 745m · 9 min walk
- RAD Clinics Northampton 1344m · 17 min walk
- The Slimming Clinic 1774m · 22 min walk
- BPAS Northampton Central 1791m · 22 min walk
- Sk:n - Northampton Cheyne Walk 1910m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Kingsthorpe 1468m · 18 min walk
- Abington 1742m · 22 min walk
- Northampton Central 1810m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- The Racecourse 759m · 10 min walk
- Kingsthorpe Park 1093m · 14 min walk
- Bradlaugh Fields 1640m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Fairfields School 171m · 2 min walk
- Malcolm Arnold Academy 240m · 3 min walk
- Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School 240m · 3 min walk
- Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School 664m · 8 min walk
- Green Oaks Primary Academy 1265m · 16 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.