Thomas Street
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor). Price data (£400,000) is based on only 1 transaction and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 50, 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 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£400,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
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.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £400,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
Median price £400,000 based on only 1 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Thomas Street is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime is a significant concern, with 510 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 261 violent offences were recorded (51% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Vocal & Instrumental Club (pub, 19m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 175m away. The median property price is £400,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. 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 285m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. 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
Other | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Thomas Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym Group 583m · 7 min walk
- PureGym 851m · 11 min walk
hospitals (5)
- RAD Clinics Northampton 236m · 3 min walk
- The Slimming Clinic 480m · 6 min walk
- BPAS Northampton Central 582m · 7 min walk
- Sk:n - Northampton Cheyne Walk 778m · 10 min walk
- CHEC - Northampton 858m · 11 min walk
libraries (3)
- Northampton Central 551m · 7 min walk
- St James 1467m · 18 min walk
- Far Cotton 1982m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Grafton Street Memorial Garden 447m · 6 min walk
- The Racecourse 630m · 8 min walk
- Memorial Square 649m · 8 min walk
- Millers Meadow 700m · 9 min walk
- Marefair Heritage Park (under construction) 866m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Castle Academy 286m · 4 min walk
- New Horizons Academy 323m · 4 min walk
- Spring Lane Primary School 632m · 8 min walk
- Malcolm Arnold Academy 1274m · 16 min walk
- Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School 1274m · 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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