Western College Road
City of Plymouth, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).
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%
Price (£295,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Western College Road is located in City of Plymouth, near Plymouth. Crime is around average for the area, with 119 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 60% of reported crimes. 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 135m away. The median property price is £295,000, though prices have fallen 15% over five years. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. 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 347m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 17% within 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), 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Western College Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- PureGym 469m · 6 min walk
- Lemon Frog 588m · 7 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Dragonfly Well-Being Centre 89m · 1 min walk
- Plymouth Chiropractic Clinic 942m · 12 min walk
- Seventrees 1195m · 15 min walk
- Eden Clinic 1468m · 18 min walk
- Laser Clinics 1490m · 19 min walk
libraries (5)
- Charles Seale-Hayne Library 1205m · 15 min walk
- Peverell Library 1275m · 16 min walk
- Eggbuckland Library 1535m · 19 min walk
- Plymouth Central Library 1559m · 20 min walk
- Tothill Library 1585m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Thorn Park 307m · 4 min walk
- Mutley Park 309m · 4 min walk
- Moorview Park 412m · 5 min walk
- Hartley Park 862m · 11 min walk
- Skardon Garden 914m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Hyde Park Infants' School 348m · 4 min walk
- Hyde Park Junior School 379m · 5 min walk
- Plymouth High School for Girls 728m · 9 min walk
- Compton CofE Primary School 1001m · 12 min walk
- Mount Street Primary School 1096m · 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.
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