Cecil 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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £95,000, 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
Cecil Street is located in City of Plymouth, near Plymouth. Crime is a significant concern, with 429 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 248 violent offences were recorded (58% 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 (Melbourne Street) is 219m away. The median property price is £95,000, though prices have fallen 16% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 341m 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. Some market indicators point to a cooling 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Cecil Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 606m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Babybond Ultrasound Direct 450m · 6 min walk
- Milbay Clinic 612m · 8 min walk
- Eden Clinic 709m · 9 min walk
- Laser Clinics 908m · 11 min walk
libraries (4)
- Plymouth Central Library 565m · 7 min walk
- Charles Seale-Hayne Library 852m · 11 min walk
- Stoke Library 1511m · 19 min walk
- Devonport Library 1689m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Morley Court 315m · 4 min walk
- Victoria Park 328m · 4 min walk
- Patna Place 337m · 4 min walk
- Union Corner 456m · 6 min walk
- Millbay Park 721m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- St Peter's CofE Primary School 342m · 4 min walk
- Stuart Road Primary Academy 576m · 7 min walk
- Millbay Academy 624m · 8 min walk
- High Street Primary Academy 689m · 9 min walk
- St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School 692m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Hastings Street — City of Plymouth54
- Shaftesbury Court — City of Plymouth54
- Mildmay Street — City of Plymouth54
- Wyndham Street East — City of Plymouth55
- Granby Street — 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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