Buller Street

Cornwall, England

Local high street 🚗 Local high street, car-reliant 🚗 Car-dependent Risk: High 🔑 Starter home High confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (below average).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

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Best fit: Young Professionals Good

Decent connectivity, but transport (20) could be better.

👪 Families
Below Average

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%

💼 Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but transport (20) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

📈 Investors
Below Average

Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). and weak transport (20) narrows demand.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

🌳 Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

🔑 First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £112,500, but transport (20) means car needed and safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

46
Liveability Score
Top 15% in Cornwall Top 28% nationally
High confidence Based on 5 data sources, 10 transactions

Things You Should Know

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Flood Zone 3

High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.

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Car-dependent

Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transit options within walking distance.

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Weak family fundamentals

Family score 35 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.

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Weak transport upside

Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.

How Life Works Here

Buller Street is located in Cornwall, near Looe. Crime rates are above average, with 230 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 42% of reports. Daily amenities are excellent, with 13 facilities within walking distance, including restaurant (4), fast_food (2), and pub (2). Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. The median property price is £112,500, though prices have fallen 24% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, and a notable retired population. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Below Average (30)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (100)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Poor (20)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (55)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (35)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Fair (50)

EPC certificates + estimated efficiency

Flood Risk Poor (20)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£112,500
Median Price
10
Transactions (2014–2025)
-24.4%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

Nearby Amenities

Squid Ink 13m (0.2 min walk)
Splinter 21m (0.3 min walk)
The Old Sail Loft 23m (0.3 min walk)
Trawlers on the Quay 25m (0.3 min walk)
Bullers Arms 47m (0.6 min walk)
Cornish Bakehouse 71m (0.9 min walk)
Pissters 82m (1 min walk)
Catch 94m (1.2 min walk)
Dave's Diner 96m (1.2 min walk)
The Cornish Bakery 137m (1.7 min walk)

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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.