Francis Street
City of Plymouth, England
Reality check: At £122,250, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (15/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £122,250, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55).
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 £122,250, 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
Francis 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 dominates reports. 248 violent offences were recorded (58% 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Stoke Road) is 108m away. The median property price is £122,250, though prices have fallen 55% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 194m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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)
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 Francis Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 685m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Milbay Clinic 594m · 7 min walk
- Babybond Ultrasound Direct 605m · 8 min walk
- Eden Clinic 904m · 11 min walk
- Laser Clinics 1094m · 14 min walk
libraries (4)
- Plymouth Central Library 756m · 10 min walk
- Charles Seale-Hayne Library 1064m · 13 min walk
- Stoke Library 1385m · 17 min walk
- Devonport Library 1485m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Union Corner 309m · 4 min walk
- Victoria Park 339m · 4 min walk
- Patna Place 520m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- St Peter's CofE Primary School 194m · 2 min walk
- High Street Primary Academy 473m · 6 min walk
- Millbay Academy 481m · 6 min walk
- Stuart Road Primary Academy 545m · 7 min walk
- St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School 672m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Wantage Gardens — City of Plymouth48
- Cathedral Street — City of Plymouth48
- Frederick Street West — City of Plymouth48
- Arundel Crescent — City of Plymouth49
- Mill Bridge — City of Plymouth45
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.