Old Bridge Street

Cornwall, England

Local high street Urban, active Well-connected Risk: High Urban convenience Low confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. Price data (£235,000) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

Families
Below Average

Safety score of 15 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 some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Poor

Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step at £235,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (60) or environment (62) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

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

48
Liveability Score
Top 38% in CornwallTop 48% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 2 transactions — median not shown, 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

Flood Zone 3

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

Flood risk impacts value

Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.

Price data unreliable

Only 2 transactions recorded. The £235,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.

How Life Works Here

Old Bridge Street is located in Cornwall, near Truro. Crime is a significant concern, with 844 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 349 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including restaurant (3), fast_food (2), and bakery (1). The closest is Chorley's (restaurant, 8m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 71m away. The median property price is £235,000. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river and 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 retirees. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 48 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.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety (area) Poor (15)

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

Daily Access Excellent (75)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Good (60)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Good (62)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (50)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (45)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Poor (20)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

Median not shown (2 sales)
2
Transactions (2016–2020)

Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling

⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.

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

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Nearby Amenities

Chorley's8m (0.1 min walk)
Bodega 18 Tapas Bar9m (0.1 min walk)
The Barley Sheaf13m (0.2 min walk)
Kathmandu Palace18m (0.2 min walk)
The St Mawes Bakery Shop19m (0.2 min walk)
Walkers Fish & Chips36m (0.5 min walk)
Golden Dragon46m (0.6 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Old Bridge Street, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

hospitals (2)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (4)

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Transport Links

Car Park bus_stop71m
Boscawen Street bus_stop145m
Methodist Church bus_stop156m
St Austell Street bus_stop172m
Truro Ferry Terminal ferry275m
Truro Rail Station rail_station1004m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
70% 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.

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