Roaches Row
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 some areas 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 some areas could be better.
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.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £168,500, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Roaches Row is located in Cornwall, near Redruth. Crime is a significant concern, with 395 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 181 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Redruth Community Centre (community centre, 50m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Plain-an-Gwarry) is 109m away. The median property price is £168,500. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 352m 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. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Terraced | 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Roaches Row, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Camborne Redruth Community Hospital 1172m · 15 min walk
- NHS Talking Therapies 1435m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St. Rumon's Gardens 435m · 5 min walk
- The Fairfield 479m · 6 min walk
- East End Park 716m · 9 min walk
- Victoria Park 893m · 11 min walk
- Trenoweth Playing Field 1599m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Redruth School 353m · 4 min walk
- Curnow School 422m · 5 min walk
- Pennoweth Primary School 495m · 6 min walk
- Trewirgie Junior School 721m · 9 min walk
- Trewirgie Infants' School 734m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
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- Plain-an-Gwarry — Cornwall46
- New Cut — Cornwall48
- Chandos Place — Cornwall45
- Mount Street — Cornwall44
- Green Lane Vean — Cornwall49
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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