Polzeath Gardens
City of Plymouth, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £155,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 61% 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: 61% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£155,000).
Safety score of 30 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 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 61% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£155,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 £155,000, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Polzeath Gardens is located in City of Plymouth, near Plymouth. Crime rates are above average, with 163 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 59% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 65m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £155,000, with exceptional growth of 61% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 493m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district.
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: stable
Based on 9 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 Polzeath Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- YMCA Plymouth 767m · 10 min walk
- Harpers Football Centre 1092m · 14 min walk
- JD Gyms 1099m · 14 min walk
- Lemon Frog 1332m · 17 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Plymouth Chiropractic Clinic 1106m · 14 min walk
- Dragonfly Well-Being Centre 1872m · 23 min walk
libraries (4)
- Peverell Library 757m · 10 min walk
- Crownhill Library 1121m · 14 min walk
- Eggbuckland Library 1462m · 18 min walk
- North Prospect Library 1812m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Bladder Meadow 936m · 12 min walk
- Hartley Park 1350m · 17 min walk
- Mutley Park 1556m · 19 min walk
- Central Park 1654m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Manadon Vale Primary School 494m · 6 min walk
- Pennycross Primary School 650m · 8 min walk
- All Saints Church of England Academy 979m · 12 min walk
- Devonport High School for Girls 996m · 12 min walk
- Montpelier Primary School 1101m · 14 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.