Providence Street
City of Plymouth, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £140,000, but safety (15) 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 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Providence Street is located in City of Plymouth, near Plymouth. Crime is a significant concern, with 376 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 190 violent offences were recorded (51% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Providence Inn (pub, 9m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Clifton Street) is 122m away. The median property price is £140,000, though prices have fallen 44% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 221m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Providence Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- UPSU Gym 288m · 4 min walk
- PureGym 684m · 9 min walk
- Lemon Frog 1278m · 16 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Seventrees 408m · 5 min walk
- Laser Clinics 647m · 8 min walk
- Eden Clinic 682m · 8 min walk
- Dragonfly Well-Being Centre 802m · 10 min walk
- Babybond Ultrasound Direct 1105m · 14 min walk
libraries (4)
- Charles Seale-Hayne Library 439m · 6 min walk
- Plymouth Central Library 809m · 10 min walk
- Tothill Library 1106m · 14 min walk
- Peverell Library 1923m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Houndiscombe Park 332m · 4 min walk
- Beaumont Park 539m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Plymouth High School for Girls 221m · 3 min walk
- Mount Street Primary School 239m · 3 min walk
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 672m · 8 min walk
- ACE Schools Plymouth 836m · 10 min walk
- Hyde Park Infants' School 916m · 12 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.