Southampton Road
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Workable for families, but safety (40) 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 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £195,000, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Southampton Road is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime is around average for the area, with 235 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Golden Horse (pub, 12m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 182m away. The median property price is £195,000, with a slight decline of 10% over five years. Based on 38 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 325m away. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Southampton Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Pinnacle Climbing Centre 598m · 8 min walk
- PureGym 1005m · 13 min walk
hospitals (5)
- CHEC - Northampton 1152m · 14 min walk
- Sk:n - Northampton Cheyne Walk 1421m · 18 min walk
- Northampton General Hospital 1427m · 18 min walk
- The Slimming Clinic 1430m · 18 min walk
- BPAS Northampton Central 1454m · 18 min walk
libraries (4)
- Far Cotton 334m · 4 min walk
- Northampton Central 1411m · 18 min walk
- Hunsbury 1708m · 21 min walk
- St James 1800m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Far Cotton Recreation Ground 425m · 5 min walk
- Becket's Park 956m · 12 min walk
schools (4)
- Queen Eleanor Primary Academy 578m · 7 min walk
- Delapre Primary School 666m · 8 min walk
- Abbeyfield School 1291m · 16 min walk
- The Abbey Primary School 1326m · 17 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.