Victoria Road
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: At £290,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 26% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 26% 5-year growth.
Safety (15), environment (34), and school access (35) are all weak. Not a family area.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 26% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (34), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£290,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 26% over 5 years, but environment scores only 34/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Victoria Road is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime is a significant concern, with 548 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 268 violent offences were recorded (49% 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 nearest transport stop is 223m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £290,000, with strong growth of 26% over five years. Based on 22 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 367m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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: warm
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 Victoria Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym Group 226m · 3 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Sk:n - Northampton Cheyne Walk 289m · 4 min walk
- BPAS Northampton Central 375m · 5 min walk
- Northampton General Hospital 379m · 5 min walk
- Podiatry Clinic 555m · 7 min walk
- Highfield Clinical Care Centre 611m · 8 min walk
libraries (2)
- Northampton Central 459m · 6 min walk
- Far Cotton 1962m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Becket's Park 774m · 10 min walk
- Memorial Square 997m · 12 min walk
- The Racecourse 1034m · 13 min walk
- Walled Garden 1607m · 20 min walk
- Outer Garden 1636m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Vernon Terrace Primary School 368m · 5 min walk
- Stimpson Avenue Academy 789m · 10 min walk
- Barry Primary School 857m · 11 min walk
- New Horizons Academy 944m · 12 min walk
- Castle Academy 1064m · 13 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.
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