Bedford Park
City of Plymouth, England
Reality check: At £247,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 30% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 30% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: 30% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £247,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Bedford Park is located in City of Plymouth, near Plymouth. Crime is a significant concern, with 376 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 190 violent offences were recorded (51% of total). 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 (Plymouth Girls High 1) is 121m away. The median property price is £247,500, with strong growth of 30% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 187m 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 50 out of 100 for liveability. 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)
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
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 Bedford Park, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- UPSU Gym 264m · 3 min walk
- PureGym 694m · 9 min walk
- Lemon Frog 1253m · 16 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Seventrees 442m · 6 min walk
- Laser Clinics 649m · 8 min walk
- Eden Clinic 672m · 8 min walk
- Dragonfly Well-Being Centre 787m · 10 min walk
- Babybond Ultrasound Direct 1072m · 13 min walk
libraries (4)
- Charles Seale-Hayne Library 423m · 5 min walk
- Plymouth Central Library 795m · 10 min walk
- Tothill Library 1144m · 14 min walk
- Peverell Library 1893m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Houndiscombe Park 294m · 4 min walk
- Beaumont Park 571m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Plymouth High School for Girls 187m · 2 min walk
- Mount Street Primary School 261m · 3 min walk
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 699m · 9 min walk
- ACE Schools Plymouth 849m · 11 min walk
- Hyde Park Infants' School 891m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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- Wall Street — City of Plymouth50
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- Haystone Place — 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.