New Street
City of Plymouth, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £177,475 with hot market liquidity. Strong 68% 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 90), 68% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£177,475).
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 90), 68% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£177,475).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £177,475, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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
New Street is located in City of Plymouth, near Plymouth. Crime is a significant concern, with 1872 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 942 violent offences were recorded (50% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 49m away. The median property price is £177,475, with exceptional growth of 68% over five years. Based on 32 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 375m 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 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), 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 New Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 776m · 10 min walk
- The Gym 797m · 10 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Laser Clinics 655m · 8 min walk
- Eden Clinic 825m · 10 min walk
- Seventrees 898m · 11 min walk
- Milbay Clinic 1019m · 13 min walk
- Dragonfly Well-Being Centre 1994m · 25 min walk
libraries (3)
- Plymouth Central Library 888m · 11 min walk
- Charles Seale-Hayne Library 991m · 12 min walk
- Tothill Library 1279m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Elizabethan Gardens 53m · 1 min walk
- Lady Astor's Garden 108m · 1 min walk
- Plymouth Hoe 604m · 8 min walk
- Beaumont Park 769m · 10 min walk
- Jigsaw Garden 775m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- ACE Schools Plymouth 375m · 5 min walk
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 590m · 7 min walk
- Mount Street Primary School 956m · 12 min walk
- St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School 986m · 12 min walk
- Plymouth High School for Girls 1367m · 17 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.
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