Marsh Orchid Crescent
Cornwall, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for young professionals (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Weak across environment (35), safety (60), or school access (50). Not ideal for children.
Weak across environment (35), safety (60), or school access (50). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside. and weak transport (30) narrows demand.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£309,950) and connectivity (transport 30) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Low walkability (25) and transport (30) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
Marsh Orchid Crescent is located in Cornwall, near St Austell. Crime levels are below the local average (69 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 408m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £309,950. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 378m away. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability.
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 7 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 Marsh Orchid Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Snap Fitness 894m · 11 min walk
- PoleSquirrel Fitness 930m · 12 min walk
- Polkyth Leisure Centre 1764m · 22 min walk
hospitals (3)
- The Park Medical Centre 754m · 9 min walk
- Alexandra Foot Clinic 1067m · 13 min walk
- Fountain House Resource Centre 1163m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Cemetery Park 1320m · 16 min walk
- Poltair Park 1556m · 20 min walk
schools (4)
- Pondhu Primary School 378m · 5 min walk
- St Mewan Community Primary School 799m · 10 min walk
- Poltair School 1756m · 22 min walk
- Restormel Academy 1809m · 23 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.