Acorn Drive
Cornwall, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £179,950, but environment (25) is below average.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (25/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (25/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £179,950, but environment (25) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Acorn Drive is located in Cornwall, near St Austell. Crime is around average for the area, with 109 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Violent offences account for 36% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Eden Dental Centre (dentist, 105m). The nearest transport stop is 53m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £179,950. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability.
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Acorn Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Polkyth Leisure Centre 1398m · 18 min walk
hospitals (4)
- St Austell Healthcare Wheal Northey 652m · 8 min walk
- Scalp Micropigmentation Clinic South West 1367m · 17 min walk
- St Austell Community Hospital 1453m · 18 min walk
- Fountain House Resource Centre 1936m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Sandy Hill Park 763m · 10 min walk
- Linear Park 951m · 12 min walk
- Pinetum Gardens 1078m · 14 min walk
- Japanese Garden 1109m · 14 min walk
- Polwarth Close Open Space 1544m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Sandy Hill Academy 766m · 10 min walk
- Bishop Bronescombe CofE School 964m · 12 min walk
- Restormel Academy 1280m · 16 min walk
- Carclaze Community Primary School 1623m · 20 min walk
- Poltair School 1753m · 22 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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