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Codling Close

Cornwall, England

Residential Dense, noisy Well-connected Risk: High High confidence

Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for investors (fair), least for families (poor).

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: InvestorsFair

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.

Families
Poor

Safety (25), environment (5), and school access (25) are all weak. Not a family area.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Fair

Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Fair

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (25), environment (5), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Fair

Good entry point at £190,180, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (5) is below average.

How this is calculated

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

38
Liveability Score
High confidence Based on 31 transactions, 5 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

Weak family fundamentals

Family score 25 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.

How Life Works Here

Codling Close is located in Cornwall, near St Austell. Crime is a significant concern, with 386 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 143 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). 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 147m away. The median property price is £190,180, though prices have fallen 42% over five years. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 38 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Poor (25)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Fair (50)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Poor (5)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (60)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Poor (25)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£190,180
Median Price
31
Transactions (2014–2024)
-42.1%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | 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 Codling Close, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

hospitals (4)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (4)

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Transport Links

Pellmounter Road bus_stop147m
Pellymounter Road bus_stop165m
Duporth Turn bus_stop295m
Asda bus_stop335m
Bay View Road bus_stop354m
St Austell Rail Station rail_station1420m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% data uniqueness
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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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