Lower Argyll Road
Exeter, Devon, England
Reality check: At £395,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 16% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family appeal narrows demand to singles and couples.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 16% 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 16% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£395,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Family score 30 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Lower Argyll Road is located in Exeter, Devon. Crime rates are above average, with 173 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 47% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 370m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £395,000, with strong growth of 16% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 1 schools within 2 km. The nearest school is just 443m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
Property Market
Detached | 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 Lower Argyll Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Russell Seal Fitness Centre 396m · 5 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The Exeter Clinic 1505m · 19 min walk
- NHS Walk in Centre 1912m · 24 min walk
libraries (4)
- Main Library 779m · 10 min walk
- Old Library 943m · 12 min walk
- Central Library 1874m · 23 min walk
- Exeter 1877m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- University of Exeter Nature Reserve 264m · 3 min walk
- Walled Garden 389m · 5 min walk
- West Garth Road Park 425m · 5 min walk
- Birks Bank Arboretum 486m · 6 min walk
- Duryard and Belvidere Valley Park 610m · 8 min walk
schools (4)
- Thomas Hall School 444m · 6 min walk
- St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery 1687m · 21 min walk
- Exwick Heights Primary School 1749m · 22 min walk
- Stoke Hill Junior School 1917m · 24 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.
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