New Town Road
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
Safety (15), environment (7), and school access (25) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (7). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is primarily a commercial area. While services and access are good, the area lacks the character, safety or quiet that most residents seek.
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.
Family score 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
New Town Road is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime is a significant concern, with 758 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 431 violent offences were recorded (57% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 9 facilities within walking distance, including convenience (3), cafe (2), and fast_food (2). The closest is Wing Spot (fast food, 12m). The nearest transport stop is 64m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 306m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. This is primarily a commercial area. Liveability scores 33/100. While services are accessible, the environment is not designed for residential comfort.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from New Town Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym Group 624m · 8 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Northampton Laser Clinic 313m · 4 min walk
- The County Clinic 352m · 4 min walk
- Aurora At The Gatehouse 385m · 5 min walk
- CARE Fertility (Northampton) 643m · 8 min walk
- Podiatry Clinic 680m · 8 min walk
libraries (2)
- Northampton Central 979m · 12 min walk
- Abington 1737m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Racecourse 1101m · 14 min walk
- Abington Park 1181m · 15 min walk
- Becket's Park 1238m · 16 min walk
- Tanfield Lane West Open Space 1335m · 17 min walk
- Brookland Pocket Park 1427m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Stimpson Avenue Academy 307m · 4 min walk
- Vernon Terrace Primary School 319m · 4 min walk
- Barry Primary School 389m · 5 min walk
- Cedar Road Primary School 1412m · 18 min walk
- Wallace Road Nursery School 1752m · 22 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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