Armada Street
City of Plymouth, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £139,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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.
How Life Works Here
Armada Street is located in City of Plymouth, near Plymouth. Crime is a significant concern, with 436 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 210 violent offences were recorded (48% 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Bedford Terrace) is 180m away. The median property price is £139,000, though prices have fallen 15% over five years. Based on 27 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. 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 59m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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
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 Armada Street, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (5)
- Seventrees 262m · 3 min walk
- Laser Clinics 505m · 6 min walk
- Eden Clinic 586m · 7 min walk
- Dragonfly Well-Being Centre 980m · 12 min walk
- Babybond Ultrasound Direct 1138m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Charles Seale-Hayne Library 388m · 5 min walk
- Plymouth Central Library 727m · 9 min walk
- Tothill Library 1023m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Drakes Place Gardens 244m · 3 min walk
- Skardon Garden 261m · 3 min walk
- Beaumont Park 375m · 5 min walk
- Houndiscombe Park 448m · 6 min walk
- Moorview Park 628m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Mount Street Primary School 59m · 1 min walk
- Plymouth High School for Girls 387m · 5 min walk
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 494m · 6 min walk
- ACE Schools Plymouth 664m · 8 min walk
- Hyde Park Infants' School 1096m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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- Staddon Terrace Lane — City of Plymouth50
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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