Raglan Street
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 (50) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. 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 (50) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. 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
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
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
Raglan Street is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime is a significant concern, with 548 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 268 violent offences were recorded (49% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 12 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (6), convenience (2), and cafe (1). The closest is O'Niells Barber (hairdresser, 26m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 152m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 493m 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 51 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Raglan Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym Group 95m · 1 min walk
hospitals (5)
- BPAS Northampton Central 413m · 5 min walk
- Sk:n - Northampton Cheyne Walk 429m · 5 min walk
- The Slimming Clinic 522m · 6 min walk
- Northampton General Hospital 586m · 7 min walk
- Podiatry Clinic 752m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- The Racecourse 824m · 10 min walk
- Becket's Park 942m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Vernon Terrace Primary School 494m · 6 min walk
- Stimpson Avenue Academy 722m · 9 min walk
- New Horizons Academy 860m · 11 min walk
- Barry Primary School 906m · 11 min walk
- Castle Academy 936m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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- Abington Square — West Northamptonshire53
- St Edmund's Road — West Northamptonshire51
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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