College Dean Close
City of Plymouth, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Good entry point at £122,500, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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
College Dean Close is located in City of Plymouth, near Plymouth. Crime is a significant concern, with 564 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 348 violent offences were recorded (62% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 174m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £122,500. Based on 49 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
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 College Dean Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 673m · 8 min walk
- Derriford Health & Leisure Centre 793m · 10 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Express Diagnostics and Research Centre 501m · 6 min walk
- Re:Cognition Health 551m · 7 min walk
libraries (2)
- Estover Library 1138m · 14 min walk
- Southway Library 1686m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Bircham Valley 751m · 9 min walk
- Southway Valley Nature Reserve 1584m · 20 min walk
- Beverston Big Park (Millennium Green) 1810m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care 1138m · 14 min walk
- Tor Bridge High 1138m · 14 min walk
- St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy 1165m · 15 min walk
- Tor Bridge Primary School 1237m · 16 min walk
- Widewell Primary Academy 1412m · 18 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.