Newland Walk
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (80) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (80) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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 (35). 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%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Newland Walk is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime is a significant concern, with 2172 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 922 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is River Island (clothes, 3m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Northampton Bus Interchange) is 168m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 325m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% within its district. 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
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Newland Walk in West Northamptonshire on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Newland Walk, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 421m · 5 min walk
hospitals (5)
- The Slimming Clinic 188m · 2 min walk
- BPAS Northampton Central 346m · 4 min walk
- Sk:n - Northampton Cheyne Walk 530m · 7 min walk
- CHEC - Northampton 536m · 7 min walk
- RAD Clinics Northampton 609m · 8 min walk
libraries (3)
- Northampton Central 265m · 3 min walk
- St James 1381m · 17 min walk
- Far Cotton 1539m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Marefair Heritage Park (under construction) 610m · 8 min walk
- Becket's Park 768m · 10 min walk
schools (4)
- New Horizons Academy 325m · 4 min walk
- Castle Academy 562m · 7 min walk
- Spring Lane Primary School 594m · 7 min walk
- Vernon Terrace Primary School 1076m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Fish Street — West Northamptonshire43
- Conduit Lane — West Northamptonshire51
- Temple Bar — West Northamptonshire45
- Dychurch Lane — West Northamptonshire43
- Wood Hill — West Northamptonshire50
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.
Data updated: