Orchard Hill
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: At £430,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 19% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 19% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and 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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 19% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£430,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Orchard Hill is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime is around average for the area, with 88 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 48% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 226m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £430,000, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% 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
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 Orchard Hill, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Virgin Active 1428m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Standens Barn Linear Park East 478m · 6 min walk
- Manorfield Road Open Space 510m · 6 min walk
- Longford Avenue Linear Open Space 613m · 8 min walk
- Great Billing Open Space (Church Field) 647m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Standens Barn Primary School 638m · 8 min walk
- Northampton Academy 820m · 10 min walk
- Billing Brook Special School 1278m · 16 min walk
- Lings Primary School 1582m · 20 min walk
- Blackthorn Primary School 1755m · 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.
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