Castle Mount
Exeter, Devon, England
Reality check: At £240,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 17% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 17% 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), 17% 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 £240,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Family score 35 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Castle Mount is located in Exeter, Devon. Crime rates are above average, with 172 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 61% 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 (Prison) is 247m away. The median property price is £240,000, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 19 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 3 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 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
Terraced | 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 Castle Mount, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Union Jiu Jitsu 698m · 9 min walk
- PureGym 808m · 10 min walk
- Vyve 971m · 12 min walk
hospitals (5)
- The Exeter Clinic 255m · 3 min walk
- NHS Walk in Centre 642m · 8 min walk
- Window to the Womb 859m · 11 min walk
- Helen Hunt Aesthetics 877m · 11 min walk
- Holmedale Health 1125m · 14 min walk
libraries (5)
- Old Library 431m · 5 min walk
- Central Library 518m · 6 min walk
- Exeter 521m · 6 min walk
- Main Library 661m · 8 min walk
- St Thomas 1522m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Bury Meadow Park 283m · 4 min walk
- Northernhay Gardens 374m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery 559m · 7 min walk
- Newtown Primary School 1059m · 13 min walk
- St Gabriel's CofE Primary School 1466m · 18 min walk
- St Thomas Primary School 1654m · 21 min walk
- Thomas Hall School 1668m · 21 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.