Effingham Crescent
City of Plymouth, England
Reality check: At £341,250, this is a premium entry point. Strong 38% 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: 38% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 38% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£341,250) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Effingham Crescent is located in City of Plymouth, near Plymouth. Crime is around average for the area, with 122 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Violent offences account for 37% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 76m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £341,250, with strong growth of 38% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Effingham Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Lemon Frog 754m · 9 min walk
- Harpers Football Centre 806m · 10 min walk
- YMCA Plymouth 1241m · 16 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Plymouth Chiropractic Clinic 633m · 8 min walk
- Dragonfly Well-Being Centre 1287m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- Peverell Library 374m · 5 min walk
- Eggbuckland Library 1239m · 16 min walk
- Crownhill Library 1405m · 18 min walk
- North Prospect Library 1844m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Hartley Park 880m · 11 min walk
- Mutley Park 970m · 12 min walk
- Central Park 1202m · 15 min walk
- Bladder Meadow 1353m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Manadon Vale Primary School 695m · 9 min walk
- Devonport High School for Girls 846m · 11 min walk
- Pennycross Primary School 905m · 11 min walk
- Hyde Park Junior School 1099m · 14 min walk
- Hyde Park Infants' School 1116m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- The Drive — City of Plymouth52
- Tor Crescent — City of Plymouth52
- Chelson Gardens — City of Plymouth51
- Rawlin Close — City of Plymouth53
- Langmead Close — City of Plymouth53
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.