Bishop Temple Road
Cornwall, England
Reality check: At £377,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 57% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 57% 5-year growth.
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 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 57% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (24), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £377,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Family score 30 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 57% over 5 years, but environment scores only 24/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Bishop Temple Road is located in Cornwall, near Truro. Crime rates are above average, with 168 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 73% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 168m away. The median property price is £377,500, with exceptional growth of 57% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 423m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 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 Bishop Temple Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre 1304m · 16 min walk
- Breathe Health and Fitness 1512m · 19 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1755m · 22 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Cathedral Chiropractic 1263m · 16 min walk
- Brook 1387m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Cornubia Park 574m · 7 min walk
- Furniss Island 1285m · 16 min walk
- Dadubuz Moor 1365m · 17 min walk
- Victoria Gardens 1831m · 23 min walk
- Boscawen Park 1860m · 23 min walk
schools (4)
- Penair School 424m · 5 min walk
- Tregolls Academy 506m · 6 min walk
- Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School 1002m · 12 min walk
- Truro Nursery School 1751m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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