Bishops Road
Cornwall, 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 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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (43), 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 £186,500, but safety (25) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Bishops Road is located in Cornwall, near St Ives. Crime is a significant concern, with 358 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 138 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Talland Road) is 97m away. The median property price is £186,500, though prices have fallen 18% over five years. Based on 30 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 441m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, above 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), 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Bishops Road, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (5)
- Communal Garden 344m · 4 min walk
- Memorial Gardens 364m · 5 min walk
- Trewyn Gardens 402m · 5 min walk
- Chy an Gweal Gardens 1288m · 16 min walk
- Menhyr Park 1336m · 17 min walk
schools (3)
- St Ives Infant School 442m · 6 min walk
- St Ives Junior School 513m · 6 min walk
- St Ives School 823m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
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- Talland Road — Cornwall50
- Trewidden Road — Cornwall51
- Baileys Lane — Cornwall49
- Lowenna Gardens — Cornwall50
- Pendrim Road — Cornwall52
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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