The Vale
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (40) 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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£291,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
The Vale is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime is around average for the area, with 158 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 112m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £291,000, though prices have fallen 10% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 439m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from The Vale, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym Group 1564m · 20 min walk
hospitals (5)
- St Matthews Hospital 314m · 4 min walk
- Natalie Round Podiatrist 991m · 12 min walk
- Northampton Laser Clinic 1058m · 13 min walk
- Aurora At The Gatehouse 1570m · 20 min walk
- The County Clinic 1573m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Abington 808m · 10 min walk
- Northampton Central 1947m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Brookland Pocket Park 206m · 3 min walk
- Abington Park 900m · 11 min walk
- The Racecourse 1214m · 15 min walk
- Grange Road Open Space 1489m · 19 min walk
- Bradlaugh Fields 1680m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Cedar Road Primary School 441m · 6 min walk
- Wallace Road Nursery School 551m · 7 min walk
- Kingsley Primary School 551m · 7 min walk
- Stimpson Avenue Academy 931m · 12 min walk
- Barry Primary School 1308m · 16 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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