West Hill Road
City of Plymouth, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £158,414 with hot market liquidity. Strong 33% 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), 33% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£158,414).
Safety score of 25 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), 33% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£158,414).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), 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 £158,414, but safety (25) 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 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
West Hill Road is located in City of Plymouth, near Plymouth. Crime is a significant concern, with 318 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 126 violent offences were recorded (40% of total). 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 117m away. The median property price is £158,414, with strong growth of 33% over five years. Based on 68 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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 46 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from West Hill Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 152m · 2 min walk
- UPSU Gym 850m · 11 min walk
- Lemon Frog 1160m · 14 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Dragonfly Well-Being Centre 586m · 7 min walk
- Seventrees 734m · 9 min walk
- Plym Neuro Rehab Unit 1074m · 13 min walk
- Laser Clinics 1193m · 15 min walk
- Plymouth Chiropractic Clinic 1462m · 18 min walk
libraries (5)
- Tothill Library 1001m · 12 min walk
- Charles Seale-Hayne Library 1012m · 13 min walk
- Plymouth Central Library 1383m · 17 min walk
- Efford Library 1517m · 19 min walk
- Eggbuckland Library 1917m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Freedom Fields 362m · 4 min walk
- Beaumont Park 868m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Plymouth High School for Girls 612m · 8 min walk
- Lipson Vale Primary School 633m · 8 min walk
- Salisbury Road Primary School 693m · 9 min walk
- Mount Street Primary School 738m · 9 min walk
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 1046m · 13 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.