Osborne Road
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). and weak transport (30) narrows demand.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But car dependency reduces independence.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£235,750) and connectivity (transport 30) 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 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Osborne Road is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime is a significant concern, with 347 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 167 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Richardson Partnership for Care - 2/8 Kingsthorpe Grove (social facility, 92m). The nearest transport stop is 194m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £235,750, though prices have fallen 22% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 372m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability. 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), 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: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Osborne Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- RAD Clinics Northampton 1573m · 20 min walk
- St Matthews Hospital 1630m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Kingsthorpe Park 226m · 3 min walk
- Kingsthorpe Meadow Nature Reserve 723m · 9 min walk
- Gladstone Green 1226m · 15 min walk
- The Racecourse 1304m · 16 min walk
- Grafton Street Memorial Garden 1760m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School 374m · 5 min walk
- Malcolm Arnold Academy 706m · 9 min walk
- Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School 706m · 9 min walk
- Kingsthorpe Village Primary School 707m · 9 min walk
- Fairfields School 733m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
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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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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