Is Overton Gardens in City of Plymouth safe?

Overton Gardens scores 60/100 for safety — broadly average crime levels for the area. Based on police.uk open data.

What is the median property price on Overton Gardens?

The median property price on Overton Gardens is £211,500, based on 12 HM Land Registry transactions.

Who is Overton Gardens best suited for?

Investors. Strong case: 14% 5-year growth.

Overton Gardens

City of Plymouth, England

Residential Calm, suburban Car + some transport Risk: Low Yield investment Low confidence

Reality check: At £211,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 14% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: 14% 5-year growth.

Families

Good

Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals

Below Average

Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors

Excellent

Strong case: 14% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees

Fair

Good with limitations — safe. But limited nearby services (30).

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers

Fair

Possible first step at £211,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (56) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

Liveability Score

Top 10% in City of PlymouthTop 15% nationally

Low confidence Based on only 12 transactions (limited sample), 5 data sources

How Life Works Here

Overton Gardens is located in City of Plymouth, near Plymouth. Crime levels are below the local average (69 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 61m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £211,500, with moderate growth of 14% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Good (60)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (56)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (80)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (80)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£211,500

Median Price

Transactions (2014–2025)

+14.5%

5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable

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 Overton Gardens, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

PureGym 681m · 8 min walk
Lemon Frog 920m · 12 min walk

hospitals (4)

Dragonfly Well-Being Centre 665m · 8 min walk
Plymouth Chiropractic Clinic 766m · 10 min walk
Plym Neuro Rehab Unit 1369m · 17 min walk
Seventrees 1562m · 20 min walk

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libraries (5)

Eggbuckland Library 1088m · 14 min walk
Efford Library 1176m · 15 min walk
Laira Library 1432m · 18 min walk
Tothill Library 1694m · 21 min walk
Charles Seale-Hayne Library 1722m · 22 min walk

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parks & green spaces (5)

Thorn Park 514m · 6 min walk
Hartley Park 553m · 7 min walk
Trefusis Park 647m · 8 min walk
Mutley Park 679m · 8 min walk
Moorview Park 879m · 11 min walk

schools (5)

Compton CofE Primary School 556m · 7 min walk
Hyde Park Infants' School 871m · 11 min walk
Hyde Park Junior School 895m · 11 min walk
Lipson Vale Primary School 939m · 12 min walk
Eggbuckland Community College 1088m · 14 min walk

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Transport Links

Fosbrooke Court bus_stop61m

Overton Gardens bus_stop86m

Compton Avenue bus_stop121m

Beechcroft Road bus_stop172m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources

68% data uniqueness

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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.

Data updated: 8 July 2026