Fordington Avenue
Winchester, Hampshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 5% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (33), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £1,050,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Fordington Avenue is located in Winchester, Hampshire. Crime rates are above average, with 271 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 55% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Fordington Avenue) is 123m away. The median property price is £1,050,000, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 182m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 19% within its district.
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
Based on 7 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Fordington Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Winchester Lido 1009m · 13 min walk
- Sarah Crudgington Fitness and Sports Massage 1525m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- Martial Rose Library 783m · 10 min walk
- Winchester Discovery Centre 959m · 12 min walk
- Stanmore Community Library 1718m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Oram's Arbour 514m · 6 min walk
- The Royal Hampshire Regiment Memorial Garden and Museum 971m · 12 min walk
- Friary Gardens 1248m · 16 min walk
- Dean Garnier Garden 1359m · 17 min walk
- Barton Meadows 1673m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- The Westgate School 183m · 2 min walk
- Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services 684m · 9 min walk
- Osborne School 970m · 12 min walk
- Weeke Primary School 1021m · 13 min walk
- Henry Beaufort School 1598m · 20 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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