Lipson Avenue
City of Plymouth, England
Reality check: At £218,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 35% 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: liquid market (score 70), 35% 5-year growth.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 35% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£218,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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
Lipson Avenue is located in City of Plymouth, near Plymouth. Crime is a significant concern, with 310 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 127 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). 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 65m away. The median property price is £218,000, with strong growth of 35% over five years. Based on 23 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 274m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 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), 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
Property Market
Terraced | 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 Lipson Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 589m · 7 min walk
- CrossFit 1125m · 14 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1222m · 15 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Seventrees 637m · 8 min walk
- Plym Neuro Rehab Unit 746m · 9 min walk
libraries (5)
- Tothill Library 539m · 7 min walk
- Charles Seale-Hayne Library 1152m · 14 min walk
- Laira Library 1368m · 17 min walk
- Efford Library 1481m · 18 min walk
- Plymouth Central Library 1482m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Freedom Fields 250m · 3 min walk
- Tothill Park 507m · 6 min walk
- Beaumont Park 716m · 9 min walk
- Trefusis Park 793m · 10 min walk
- Astor Playing Fields 904m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Salisbury Road Primary School 274m · 3 min walk
- Lipson Vale Primary School 476m · 6 min walk
- Mount Street Primary School 785m · 10 min walk
- Prince Rock Primary School 841m · 10 min walk
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 882m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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- Salcombe Road — City of Plymouth52
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- St Andrew Street — City of Plymouth48
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.
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