Victoria Gardens
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 3% growth, stable market.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 3% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £179,500, but safety (25) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Victoria Gardens is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime is a significant concern, with 995 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 347 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Victoria Promenade Dental Surgery (dentist, 12m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (The Plough Hotel) is 179m away. The median property price is £179,500, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. 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 young professionals. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 49/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 46/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Victoria Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 327m · 4 min walk
hospitals (5)
- The Slimming Clinic 549m · 7 min walk
- BPAS Northampton Central 579m · 7 min walk
- Sk:n - Northampton Cheyne Walk 595m · 7 min walk
- CHEC - Northampton 605m · 8 min walk
- Northampton General Hospital 723m · 9 min walk
libraries (3)
- Northampton Central 530m · 7 min walk
- Far Cotton 1097m · 14 min walk
- St James 1532m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Becket's Park 384m · 5 min walk
- Memorial Square 512m · 6 min walk
- Community gardens 712m · 9 min walk
- Marefair Heritage Park (under construction) 739m · 9 min walk
- Grafton Street Memorial Garden 1021m · 13 min walk
schools (4)
- New Horizons Academy 808m · 10 min walk
- Spring Lane Primary School 945m · 12 min walk
- Castle Academy 1063m · 13 min walk
- Queen Eleanor Primary Academy 1441m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Fife Street — West Northamptonshire52
- Ambush Street — West Northamptonshire47
- Victoria Promenade — West Northamptonshire50
- Bruce Street — West Northamptonshire54
- Dundee Street — 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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