The Square

Cornwall, England

Local high street Dense, noisy Car + some transport Risk: Medium Yield investment High confidence

Reality check: At £230,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 5% growth over 5 years.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90).

Families
Fair

Weak across environment (20), safety (45), or school access (45). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90).

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (20) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step at £230,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (20) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

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

59
Liveability Score
Top 5% in CornwallTop 11% nationally
High confidence Based on 203 transactions, 6 data sources

How Life Works Here

The Square is located in Cornwall, near Kilkhampton. Crime is around average for the area, with 98 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 62% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (1), convenience (1), and fast_food (1). The closest is Spar (convenience, 17m). The nearest transport stop is 33m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £230,000, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 203 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 5% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety (area) Fair (45)

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

Daily Access Excellent (93)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Poor (20)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

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 Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£230,000
Median Price
203
Transactions (2014–2025)
+4.9%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot

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

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Nearby Amenities

Spar17m (0.2 min walk)
Nessa's House of Hair48m (0.6 min walk)
New Inn51m (0.6 min walk)
Buttonwood Emporium58m (0.7 min walk)
Ape Pizza58m (0.7 min walk)
Kilkhampton Post Office109m (1.4 min walk)
Kilkhampton Christian Fellowship152m (1.9 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from The Square, with detailed information for each.

schools (1)

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Transport Links

The Square bus_stop33m
London Inn bus_stop187m
North Close bus_stop473m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% 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.

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