Lydia Way
City of Plymouth, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £191,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 34% 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: 34% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£191,000).
Safety score of 25 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%
Strong case: 34% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£191,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), 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 £191,000, but safety (25) 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 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Lydia Way is located in City of Plymouth, near Plymouth. Crime is a significant concern, with 318 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 126 violent offences were recorded (40% of total). 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 (Queens Road Triangle) is 42m away. The median property price is £191,000, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Lydia Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 352m · 4 min walk
- UPSU Gym 694m · 9 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1426m · 18 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Seventrees 530m · 7 min walk
- Dragonfly Well-Being Centre 702m · 9 min walk
- Laser Clinics 998m · 12 min walk
- Eden Clinic 1073m · 13 min walk
- Plymouth Chiropractic Clinic 1637m · 20 min walk
libraries (5)
- Charles Seale-Hayne Library 844m · 10 min walk
- Tothill Library 900m · 11 min walk
- Plymouth Central Library 1208m · 15 min walk
- Efford Library 1680m · 21 min walk
- Peverell Library 1955m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Freedom Fields 217m · 3 min walk
- Beaumont Park 666m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Plymouth High School for Girls 506m · 6 min walk
- Mount Street Primary School 541m · 7 min walk
- Salisbury Road Primary School 575m · 7 min walk
- Lipson Vale Primary School 735m · 9 min walk
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 843m · 10 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.