Marine Place

East Devon, Devon, England

Local high street Busy, high footfall Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Best suited to young professionals who tolerate urban intensity.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsExcellent

Transport (100) 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
Excellent

Transport (100) 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

Strong case: 23% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£133,750).

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 (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Excellent

Affordable at £133,750 with decent transport (100) and services (87). Good first step.

How this is calculated

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

60
Liveability Score
Top 3% in East DevonTop 5% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 6 data sources, 6 transactions

Things You Should Know

Weak family fundamentals

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

Transit hub environment

High transport (100) and access (87) with poor environment (35). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.

How Life Works Here

Marine Place is located in East Devon, near Seaton, Devon. Crime rates are above average, with 164 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 60% of reports. Daily amenities are excellent, with 12 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (3), pub (3), and clothes (2). The closest is Hospicecare Charity Shop (clothes, 5m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Sea Front) is 81m away. The median property price is £133,750, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, and a notable retired population. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (sea flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety Below Average (30)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (87)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (30)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (90)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Fair (50)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£133,750
Median Price
6
Transactions (2014–2024)
+22.9%
5-Year Price Trend

Other | Freehold | Market: stable

Based on 6 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

Hospicecare Charity Shop5m (0.1 min walk)
The Royal Clarence18m (0.2 min walk)
Seaton Kebab House23m (0.3 min walk)
Lloyds Bank26m (0.3 min walk)
Pebbles Bistro Coffee House35m (0.4 min walk)
The Terrace Arts36m (0.5 min walk)
The Vault50m (0.6 min walk)
The Shed Steak House58m (0.7 min walk)
Frydays69m (0.9 min walk)
The Malt House71m (0.9 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Marine Place, with detailed information for each.

libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (1)

schools (1)

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Transport Links

Sea Front bus_stop81m
Cross Street bus_stop167m
Tramway Station bus_stop197m
Seaton Terminus (Seaton Tramway) tram_stop221m
Seaton Terminus (Seaton Tramway) metro_station221m
Harbour Road bus_stop312m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% 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.

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