Wheal Leisure Close

Cornwall, England

Local high street Dense, noisy Car + some transport Risk: Medium Urban convenience Low confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 30 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (20/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Transport (40) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Below Average

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%

Young Professionals
Good

Transport (40) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Good

Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.

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 £247,500 — 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%

53
Liveability Score
Top 18% in CornwallTop 26% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 12 transactions (limited sample), 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

Weak family fundamentals

Family score 20 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.

Growth not supported by environment

Prices grew 8% over 5 years, but environment scores only 20/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.

How Life Works Here

Wheal Leisure Close is located in Cornwall, near Perranporth. Crime rates are above average, with 162 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 54% of reports. Daily amenities are excellent, with 13 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (5), clothes (3), and butcher (1). The closest is Swell Cafe (cafe, 40m). The nearest transport stop is 56m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £247,500, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 431m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% 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) Below Average (30)

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 (80)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Poor (20)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (90)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£247,500
Median Price
12
Transactions (2014–2025)
+8.2%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable

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

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Nearby Amenities

Swell Cafe40m (0.5 min walk)
Co-op Food46m (0.6 min walk)
Perranporth Post Office48m (0.6 min walk)
Chapman's Butchers51m (0.6 min walk)
Roots Cafe53m (0.7 min walk)
Pickwicks Fish and Chips56m (0.7 min walk)
The Deck58m (0.7 min walk)
Cargoes61m (0.8 min walk)
Happy Daze68m (0.8 min walk)
The Cove75m (0.9 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Wheal Leisure Close, with detailed information for each.

libraries (1)

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schools (1)

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Transport Links

Pine Lodge bus_stop56m
The Barrows bus_stop66m
Tywarnhayle bus_stop73m
Tywarnhayle Square bus_stop81m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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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