Poltair Avenue
Cornwall, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £235,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (50) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Poltair Avenue 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 dominate reports. 243 violent offences were recorded (55% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Poltair Court) is 84m away. The median property price is £235,000, though prices have fallen 14% over five years. Based on 19 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 295m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. 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.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Poltair Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Polkyth Leisure Centre 272m · 3 min walk
- PoleSquirrel Fitness 1003m · 12 min walk
- Snap Fitness 1035m · 13 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Scalp Micropigmentation Clinic South West 447m · 6 min walk
- Fountain House Resource Centre 769m · 10 min walk
- Alexandra Foot Clinic 862m · 11 min walk
- The Park Medical Centre 1280m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Poltair Park 372m · 5 min walk
- Cemetery Park 608m · 8 min walk
- Linear Park 743m · 9 min walk
- Sandy Hill Park 922m · 12 min walk
- Polwarth Close Open Space 1008m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Poltair School 296m · 4 min walk
- Restormel Academy 381m · 5 min walk
- Sandy Hill Academy 766m · 10 min walk
- Carclaze Community Primary School 918m · 12 min walk
- Pondhu Primary School 1593m · 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.
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