Kirkby Place
City of Plymouth, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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
Good with limitations — walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Kirkby Place is located in City of Plymouth, near Plymouth. Crime is a significant concern, with 306 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 146 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is University of Plymouth Multi-Faith chaplaincy (place of worship, 16m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (James Street) is 55m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 399m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% within its district. 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Kirkby Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 906m · 11 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Eden Clinic 381m · 5 min walk
- Laser Clinics 489m · 6 min walk
- Seventrees 688m · 9 min walk
- Babybond Ultrasound Direct 692m · 9 min walk
- Dragonfly Well-Being Centre 1025m · 13 min walk
libraries (4)
- Charles Seale-Hayne Library 153m · 2 min walk
- Plymouth Central Library 453m · 6 min walk
- Tothill Library 1466m · 18 min walk
- Peverell Library 1905m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Drakes Place Gardens 205m · 3 min walk
- Skardon Garden 261m · 3 min walk
- Houndiscombe Park 262m · 3 min walk
- Jigsaw Garden 372m · 5 min walk
- Morley Court 636m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Plymouth High School for Girls 399m · 5 min walk
- Mount Street Primary School 455m · 6 min walk
- ACE Schools Plymouth 771m · 10 min walk
- Hyde Park Infants' School 1018m · 13 min walk
- Hyde Park Junior School 1023m · 13 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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