Oaklands Drive
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by 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 (£327,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Oaklands Drive is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime levels are below the local average (76 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 227m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £327,500. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and property investors. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 6% within its district.
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
Semi-Detached | 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 Oaklands Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Virgin Active 1481m · 18 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Natalie Round Podiatrist 1530m · 19 min walk
- John Greenwood Shipman Centre 1815m · 23 min walk
- Manfield Health Campus 1871m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Weston Favell 624m · 8 min walk
- Abington 1316m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Standens Barn Linear Park West 435m · 5 min walk
- Grassmere Avenue Linear Open Space 462m · 6 min walk
- Arbours Park South 725m · 9 min walk
- Lumbertubs Park 851m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Weston Favell Academy 572m · 7 min walk
- Headlands Primary School 826m · 10 min walk
- The Arbours Primary Academy 1011m · 13 min walk
- Billing Brook Special School 1041m · 13 min walk
- Lumbertubs Primary School 1207m · 15 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.