Ham Wood
City of Plymouth, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
Safety score of 30 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 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 (£0) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Ham Wood is located in City of Plymouth, near Plymouth. Crime rates are above average, with 160 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 56% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 222m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Ham Wood, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Climbing Hangar 301m · 4 min walk
- YMCA Plymouth 982m · 12 min walk
- JD Gyms 1481m · 18 min walk
libraries (4)
- North Prospect Library 984m · 12 min walk
- West Park Library 1279m · 16 min walk
- St Budeaux Library 1384m · 17 min walk
- Peverell Library 1823m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Ham Woods Local Nature Reserve 324m · 4 min walk
- Kings Tamerton Wood (Local Nature Reserve) 1079m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care 593m · 7 min walk
- Mayflower Academy 593m · 7 min walk
- All Saints Church of England Academy 743m · 9 min walk
- Marine Academy Primary 884m · 11 min walk
- Marine Academy Plymouth 884m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Hope Close — City of Plymouth46
- Ham Green Court — City of Plymouth46
- Hexham Place — City of Plymouth46
- Careswell Avenue — City of Plymouth46
- Rufford Close — City of Plymouth46
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.