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 (38), 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) 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 transport hub 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 44 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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: 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 (5)
- The Racecourse 759m · 10 min walk
- Brookland Pocket Park 1070m · 13 min walk
- Kingsthorpe Park 1093m · 14 min walk
- Grafton Street Memorial Garden 1631m · 20 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.
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