Maple Grove
City of Plymouth, England
Reality check: At £235,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 54% 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), 54% 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 54% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £235,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Maple Grove 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 dominates 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Maple Grove) is 80m away. The median property price is £235,000, with exceptional growth of 54% over five years. Based on 28 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 287m away. 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 50 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
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 Maple Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- UPSU Gym 406m · 5 min walk
- Lemon Frog 954m · 12 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Dragonfly Well-Being Centre 685m · 9 min walk
- Babybond Ultrasound Direct 767m · 10 min walk
- Eden Clinic 777m · 10 min walk
- Laser Clinics 875m · 11 min walk
- Seventrees 888m · 11 min walk
libraries (4)
- Charles Seale-Hayne Library 539m · 7 min walk
- Plymouth Central Library 832m · 10 min walk
- Peverell Library 1520m · 19 min walk
- Tothill Library 1594m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Houndiscombe Park 187m · 2 min walk
schools (5)
- Plymouth High School for Girls 287m · 4 min walk
- Hyde Park Infants' School 628m · 8 min walk
- Hyde Park Junior School 631m · 8 min walk
- Mount Street Primary School 672m · 8 min walk
- ACE Schools Plymouth 1145m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- East Park Avenue — City of Plymouth50
- Dale Road — City of Plymouth50
- Green Park Avenue — City of Plymouth50
- Siding Road — City of Plymouth50
- Ermington Terrace — City of Plymouth42
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.