Higher Compton Road
City of Plymouth, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£286,000) 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
Higher Compton Road is located in City of Plymouth, near Plymouth. Crime levels are below the local average (71 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 202m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £286,000, though prices have fallen 21% over five years. Based on 26 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 147m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% within its district.
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: warm
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 Higher Compton Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Lemon Frog 905m · 11 min walk
- PureGym 1196m · 15 min walk
- Harpers Football Centre 1586m · 20 min walk
- UPSU Gym 1948m · 24 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Plymouth Chiropractic Clinic 321m · 4 min walk
- Dragonfly Well-Being Centre 995m · 12 min walk
- Plym Neuro Rehab Unit 1882m · 24 min walk
libraries (5)
- Eggbuckland Library 619m · 8 min walk
- Peverell Library 1223m · 15 min walk
- Efford Library 1456m · 18 min walk
- Crownhill Library 1550m · 19 min walk
- Laira Library 1806m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Hartley Park 93m · 1 min walk
- Mutley Park 814m · 10 min walk
- Trefusis Park 1152m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Compton CofE Primary School 147m · 2 min walk
- Eggbuckland Community College 619m · 8 min walk
- Hyde Park Infants' School 1063m · 13 min walk
- Widey Court Primary School 1269m · 16 min walk
- Courtlands School 1269m · 16 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.