Little Castle Street
Exeter, Devon, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 15 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%
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
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
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
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Little Castle Street is located in Exeter, Devon. Crime is a significant concern, with 1098 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 485 violent offences were recorded (44% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (2), atm (1), and bar (1). The closest is Castle Street (bar, 3m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 133m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 497m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Little Castle Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Union Jiu Jitsu 223m · 3 min walk
- St Sidwell's Point Leisure Centre 372m · 5 min walk
- PureGym 465m · 6 min walk
- OJ Gyms 517m · 6 min walk
- Vyve 538m · 7 min walk
hospitals (5)
- NHS Walk in Centre 299m · 4 min walk
- Helen Hunt Aesthetics 360m · 4 min walk
- Window to the Womb 453m · 6 min walk
- The Exeter Clinic 490m · 6 min walk
- Holmedale Health 611m · 8 min walk
libraries (4)
- Central Library 82m · 1 min walk
- Exeter 110m · 1 min walk
- Old Library 943m · 12 min walk
- Main Library 1151m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Rougemont Gardens 112m · 1 min walk
- Northernhay Gardens 159m · 2 min walk
- Southernhay Park 282m · 4 min walk
- Cathedral Green 303m · 4 min walk
- Southernhay Park 344m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery 498m · 6 min walk
- Newtown Primary School 714m · 9 min walk
- Ladysmith Junior School 1328m · 17 min walk
- St Thomas Primary School 1347m · 17 min walk
- Stoke Hill Junior School 1838m · 23 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.
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