Sycamore Avenue
Cornwall, England
Reality check: At £251,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 34% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 34% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 34% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 £251,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (45) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Sycamore Avenue is located in Cornwall, near St Austell. Crime rates are above average, with 219 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 55% of reports. 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 (Tesco Extra) is 103m away. The median property price is £251,000, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 26 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 12% within its district.
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
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 Sycamore Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Polkyth Leisure Centre 783m · 10 min walk
- PoleSquirrel Fitness 1338m · 17 min walk
- Snap Fitness 1380m · 17 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Scalp Micropigmentation Clinic South West 372m · 5 min walk
- Fountain House Resource Centre 1159m · 14 min walk
- Alexandra Foot Clinic 1217m · 15 min walk
- The Park Medical Centre 1536m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Polwarth Close Open Space 693m · 9 min walk
- Poltair Park 795m · 10 min walk
- Linear Park 822m · 10 min walk
- Menacuddle Well and Gardens 923m · 12 min walk
- Cemetery Park 998m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Poltair School 514m · 6 min walk
- Carclaze Community Primary School 552m · 7 min walk
- Restormel Academy 889m · 11 min walk
- Sandy Hill Academy 970m · 12 min walk
- Bishop Bronescombe CofE School 1496m · 19 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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