Is Ludwell Lane in Exeter safe?

Ludwell Lane scores 45/100 for safety — broadly average crime levels for the area. Based on police.uk open data.

What is the median property price on Ludwell Lane?

The median property price on Ludwell Lane is £300,000, based on 17 HM Land Registry transactions.

Who is Ludwell Lane best suited for?

Families. Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.

Ludwell Lane

Exeter, Devon, England

Residential Mixed character Well-connected Risk: Low Medium confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: FamiliesFair

Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.

Families

Fair

Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals

Below Average

Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors

Fair

Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees

Fair

Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers

Below Average

Price (£300,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

Liveability Score

Top 40% in ExeterTop 23% nationally

Medium confidence Based on 17 transactions (moderate sample), 5 data sources

How Life Works Here

Ludwell Lane is located in Exeter, Devon. Crime is around average for the area, with 119 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 49% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 345m away. The median property price is £300,000. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Fair (45)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Fair (50)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Good (68)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (60)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (70)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£300,000

Median Price

Transactions (2014–2023)

Semi-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 Ludwell Lane, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (4)

Wonford Sports Centre 524m · 7 min walk
David Lloyd Clubs 1581m · 20 min walk
Victoria Park Tennis And Bridge Club 1784m · 22 min walk
Fit20 1953m · 24 min walk

hospitals (3)

Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford) 1155m · 14 min walk
Nuffield Hospital 1477m · 18 min walk
Mardon Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre 1641m · 20 min walk

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parks & green spaces (5)

Ludwell Valley Park 244m · 3 min walk
Ludwell Valley Park 314m · 4 min walk
Ludwell Valley Park 693m · 9 min walk
Northbrook Park 1129m · 14 min walk
King George V Playing Fields 1347m · 17 min walk

schools (5)

Woodwater Academy 502m · 6 min walk
Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation 610m · 8 min walk
Wynstream Primary School Academy 875m · 11 min walk
Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School 935m · 12 min walk
Countess Wear Primary School 1661m · 21 min walk

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Transport Links

Campion Gardens bus_stop345m

Burnet Close bus_stop394m

Aspen Close bus_stop450m

Rydon House bus_stop455m

Digby & Sowton Rail Station rail_station1308m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources

68% data uniqueness

View all data sources

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.

Data updated: 8 July 2026