Spencer Parade
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £144,500, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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
Spencer Parade is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime is a significant concern, with 1067 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 452 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is ABC123 (kindergarten, 25m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 92m away. The median property price is £144,500, though prices have fallen 12% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 47 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)
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Spencer Parade, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym Group 351m · 4 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Sk:n - Northampton Cheyne Walk 41m · 0 min walk
- BPAS Northampton Central 164m · 2 min walk
- The Slimming Clinic 320m · 4 min walk
- Northampton General Hospital 328m · 4 min walk
- Northampton Renal Dialysis Unit 726m · 9 min walk
libraries (3)
- Northampton Central 233m · 3 min walk
- Far Cotton 1679m · 21 min walk
- St James 1868m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Becket's Park 539m · 7 min walk
- The Racecourse 1146m · 14 min walk
- Outer Garden 1453m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Vernon Terrace Primary School 610m · 8 min walk
- New Horizons Academy 784m · 10 min walk
- Castle Academy 962m · 12 min walk
- Stimpson Avenue Academy 1078m · 14 min walk
- Spring Lane Primary School 1087m · 14 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.