Fiernhay Street
Exeter, Devon, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Fiernhay Street is located in Exeter, Devon. Crime is a significant concern, with 1811 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 872 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. 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 (King Street) is 85m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 46/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 39/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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 Fiernhay Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- PureGym 157m · 2 min walk
- Boulder Exe 243m · 3 min walk
- Vyve 274m · 3 min walk
- Riverside Leisure Centre 574m · 7 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Window to the Womb 228m · 3 min walk
- The Exeter Clinic 690m · 9 min walk
- Helen Hunt Aesthetics 740m · 9 min walk
- NHS Walk in Centre 903m · 11 min walk
- Holmedale Health 904m · 11 min walk
libraries (5)
- Exeter 520m · 6 min walk
- Central Library 546m · 7 min walk
- St Thomas 635m · 8 min walk
- Old Library 1324m · 17 min walk
- Main Library 1563m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Priory Gardens Park 24m · 0 min walk
- Cathedral Green 284m · 4 min walk
- Cathedral Green 367m · 5 min walk
- Rougemont Gardens 576m · 7 min walk
- Northernhay Gardens 650m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Thomas Primary School 754m · 9 min walk
- St Gabriel's CofE Primary School 1011m · 13 min walk
- West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation 1105m · 14 min walk
- St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery 1112m · 14 min walk
- Bowhill Primary School 1200m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Wallace Avenue — Exeter52
- King Street — Exeter51
- Smythen Street — Exeter52
- Little Rack Street — Exeter51
- Bakers Way — Exeter52
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.
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