Cross Lane
Cornwall, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for families (poor).
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 (15), environment (35), and school access (35) are all weak. Not a family area.
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%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (26). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £363,750, 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
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Daily access score 26/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
Median price £363,750 based on only 6 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Cross Lane is located in Cornwall, near St Austell. Crime is a significant concern, with 438 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 243 violent offences were recorded (55% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Clint's Barber (hairdresser, 80m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Duke Street) is 125m away. The median property price is £363,750, though prices have fallen 35% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. 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. The data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Cross Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PoleSquirrel Fitness 226m · 3 min walk
- Snap Fitness 267m · 3 min walk
- Polkyth Leisure Centre 672m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Alexandra Foot Clinic 109m · 1 min walk
- Fountain House Resource Centre 150m · 2 min walk
- The Park Medical Centre 513m · 6 min walk
- Scalp Micropigmentation Clinic South West 1215m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Cemetery Park 199m · 2 min walk
- Poltair Park 420m · 5 min walk
- Linear Park 1508m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Poltair School 603m · 8 min walk
- Restormel Academy 765m · 10 min walk
- Pondhu Primary School 811m · 10 min walk
- Sandy Hill Academy 1479m · 18 min walk
- Carclaze Community Primary School 1638m · 20 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.