Clifton Street
City of Plymouth, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £125,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 37% 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: liquid market (score 90), 37% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£125,000).
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: liquid market (score 90), 37% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£125,000).
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 £125,000, 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
Clifton Street 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 dominate 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 (Clifton Street) is 54m away. The median property price is £125,000, with strong growth of 37% over five years. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. 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 257m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% within its district. 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 Clifton Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- PureGym 618m · 8 min walk
- Lemon Frog 1304m · 16 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Seventrees 365m · 5 min walk
- Laser Clinics 702m · 9 min walk
- Eden Clinic 760m · 10 min walk
- Dragonfly Well-Being Centre 797m · 10 min walk
- Plymouth Chiropractic Clinic 1790m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Charles Seale-Hayne Library 529m · 7 min walk
- Plymouth Central Library 894m · 11 min walk
- Tothill Library 1015m · 13 min walk
- Peverell Library 1963m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Skardon Garden 281m · 4 min walk
- Drakes Place Gardens 367m · 5 min walk
- Freedom Fields 407m · 5 min walk
- Moorview Park 437m · 6 min walk
- Beaumont Park 505m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Mount Street Primary School 257m · 3 min walk
- Plymouth High School for Girls 294m · 4 min walk
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 657m · 8 min walk
- ACE Schools Plymouth 862m · 11 min walk
- Hyde Park Infants' School 942m · 12 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.
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