Watersmeet
West Northamptonshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for retirees (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
Safety score of 30 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 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%
Out of reach (£460,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Median price £460,000 based on only 11 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Watersmeet is located in West Northamptonshire, near Northampton. Crime rates are above average, with 280 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 82% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 310m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £460,000, though prices have fallen 23% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 321m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Detached | 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 Watersmeet, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (5)
- St Andrews Hospital 1004m · 13 min walk
- Northampton Hip & Knee Clinic 1138m · 14 min walk
- Northampton Laser Clinic 1214m · 15 min walk
- Aurora At The Gatehouse 1234m · 15 min walk
- CARE Fertility (Northampton) 1313m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Tanfield Lane East Open Space 147m · 2 min walk
- Tanfield Lane West Open Space 319m · 4 min walk
- Langlands Open Space 927m · 12 min walk
- Northampton Washlands 957m · 12 min walk
- Abington Park 1112m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Abington Vale Primary School 321m · 4 min walk
- Barry Primary School 1032m · 13 min walk
- Stimpson Avenue Academy 1428m · 18 min walk
- Vernon Terrace Primary School 1472m · 18 min walk
- Cedar Road Primary School 1739m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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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