Lower Rackclose Lane
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 — walkable. But limited nearby services (42).
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.
How Life Works Here
Lower Rackclose Lane is located in Exeter, Devon. Crime is a significant concern, with 497 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 249 violent offences were recorded (50% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Brick & Mortar (hairdresser, 6m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Exe Bridges) is 101m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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 Lower Rackclose Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Boulder Exe 190m · 2 min walk
- Vyve 284m · 4 min walk
- PureGym 305m · 4 min walk
- Riverside Leisure Centre 391m · 5 min walk
- Lloyds Gym 516m · 6 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Window to the Womb 316m · 4 min walk
- Helen Hunt Aesthetics 808m · 10 min walk
- The Exeter Clinic 881m · 11 min walk
- Holmedale Health 926m · 12 min walk
- NHS Walk in Centre 1026m · 13 min walk
libraries (5)
- St Thomas 486m · 6 min walk
- Exeter 675m · 8 min walk
- Central Library 698m · 9 min walk
- Old Library 1514m · 19 min walk
- Main Library 1753m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Priory Gardens Park 215m · 3 min walk
- Cathedral Green 399m · 5 min walk
- Colleton Crescent Gardens 467m · 6 min walk
- Cathedral Green 475m · 6 min walk
- Rougemont Gardens 737m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- St Thomas Primary School 586m · 7 min walk
- West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation 997m · 12 min walk
- St Gabriel's CofE Primary School 1039m · 13 min walk
- St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery 1259m · 16 min walk
- West Exe School 1486m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
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- Rack Street — Exeter51
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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