Lords Way
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.
Strong case: 17% 5-year growth.
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 17% 5-year growth.
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%
At £300,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (30) help.
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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 25 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Lords Way is located in Exeter, Devon. Crime is a significant concern, with 569 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 180 violent offences were recorded (32% 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 (Rydon Park) is 118m away. The median property price is £300,000, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 50/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 43/100. 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)
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: stable
Based on 9 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Lords Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- David Lloyd Clubs 1058m · 13 min walk
- Wonford Sports Centre 1093m · 14 min walk
- PureGym 1131m · 14 min walk
- Fit20 1392m · 17 min walk
hospitals (3)
- NHS Nightingale Hospital 1615m · 20 min walk
- Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford) 1623m · 20 min walk
- Nuffield Hospital 1995m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ludwell Valley Park 399m · 5 min walk
- Ludwell Valley Park 868m · 11 min walk
- Ludwell Valley Park 1335m · 17 min walk
- Heavitree Pleasure Ground 1626m · 20 min walk
- King George V Playing Fields 1826m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School 337m · 4 min walk
- Woodwater Academy 519m · 6 min walk
- Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation 1186m · 15 min walk
- Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School 1831m · 23 min walk
- Countess Wear Primary School 1974m · 25 min walk
Transport Links
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- Lewis Crescent — Exeter42
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- Apple Lane — Exeter41
- Couper Meadows — Exeter41
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.