Matford Lane
Exeter, Devon, England
Reality check: At £222,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 150% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 150% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 150% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £222,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Matford Lane is located in Exeter, Devon. Crime levels are below the local average (65 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. 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 177m away. The median property price is £222,500, with exceptional growth of 150% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above 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)
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
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 Matford Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Victoria Park Tennis And Bridge Club 432m · 5 min walk
- St Luke's Sports Centre 682m · 8 min walk
- OJ Gyms 705m · 9 min walk
- Quay Fitness 763m · 10 min walk
- St Sidwell's Point Leisure Centre 1044m · 13 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Mardon Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre 384m · 5 min walk
- Nuffield Hospital 514m · 6 min walk
- Holmedale Health 630m · 8 min walk
- Helen Hunt Aesthetics 857m · 11 min walk
libraries (3)
- Central Library 1226m · 15 min walk
- Exeter 1232m · 15 min walk
- St Thomas 1443m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- County Hall Gardens 153m · 2 min walk
- Belle Isle Park 509m · 6 min walk
- Bullmeadow 568m · 7 min walk
- Riverside Valley Park 730m · 9 min walk
schools (4)
- Newtown Primary School 1044m · 13 min walk
- Isca Academy 1170m · 15 min walk
- Ladysmith Junior School 1343m · 17 min walk
- St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery 1447m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Premier Place — Exeter53
- Spruce Close — Exeter53
- Romsey Drive — Exeter53
- Guildford Close — Exeter54
- Iolanthe Drive — Exeter54
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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