Christow Road
Exeter, Devon, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by 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 — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
How Life Works Here
Christow Road is located in Exeter, Devon. Crime is around average for the area, with 144 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. 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 (Trusham Road) is 145m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Christow Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Street Motion Freerunning Academy 147m · 2 min walk
- The Gym 307m · 4 min walk
- U7 Gym 336m · 4 min walk
- CrossFit EXE 590m · 7 min walk
- Lloyds Gym 604m · 8 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Franklyn Hospital 1396m · 17 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1572m · 20 min walk
- Mardon Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre 1616m · 20 min walk
- Holmedale Health 1701m · 21 min walk
- Helen Hunt Aesthetics 1796m · 22 min walk
libraries (3)
- St Thomas 1151m · 14 min walk
- Exeter 1935m · 24 min walk
- Central Library 1949m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Riverside Valley Park 698m · 9 min walk
- Pinces Gardens 767m · 10 min walk
- Belle Isle Park 845m · 11 min walk
- Cowick Barton Playing Fields 942m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- West Exe School 639m · 8 min walk
- Alphington Primary School 990m · 12 min walk
- St Thomas Primary School 1010m · 13 min walk
- West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation 1373m · 17 min walk
- Bowhill Primary School 1539m · 19 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.