Morton Crescent
East Devon, Devon, England
Reality check: At £285,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 29% 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 90), 29% 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 90), 29% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), 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 £285,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Morton Crescent is located in East Devon, near Exmouth, Devon. Crime rates are above average, with 226 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 44% 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 (Imperial Hotel) is 199m away. The median property price is £285,000, with strong growth of 29% over five years. Based on 49 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 427m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Morton Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- LED Exmouth Leisure Centre 542m · 7 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Manor Gardens 300m · 4 min walk
- Imperial Recreation Ground 493m · 6 min walk
- Gunfield Gardens 677m · 8 min walk
schools (4)
- The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School 428m · 5 min walk
- Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 920m · 12 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth 1121m · 14 min walk
- Exmouth Community College 1483m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
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- Morton Road — East Devon50
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- Kingfisher Close — East Devon51
- Royal Observer Way — East Devon51
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.