Nichols Way
Exeter, Devon, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) 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
Limited by safety (30), 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 — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Nichols Way is located in Exeter, Devon. Crime rates are above average, with 170 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 48% of reports. 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 (Henrys Bar) is 166m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 327m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 49 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Nichols Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- St Luke's Sports Centre 736m · 9 min walk
- St Sidwell's Point Leisure Centre 762m · 10 min walk
- Union Jiu Jitsu 923m · 12 min walk
- Victoria Park Tennis And Bridge Club 1089m · 14 min walk
- OJ Gyms 1207m · 15 min walk
hospitals (4)
- NHS Walk in Centre 807m · 10 min walk
- Holmedale Health 963m · 12 min walk
- Helen Hunt Aesthetics 979m · 12 min walk
- Mardon Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre 1307m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- Central Library 1188m · 15 min walk
- Exeter 1216m · 15 min walk
- Old Library 1461m · 18 min walk
- Main Library 1509m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Belmont Park 205m · 3 min walk
- Priory Road Park 502m · 6 min walk
- St James' Church Gardens 578m · 7 min walk
- Regent's Park 654m · 8 min walk
- Marypole Road 836m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Ladysmith Junior School 327m · 4 min walk
- Newtown Primary School 459m · 6 min walk
- Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School 497m · 6 min walk
- St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery 752m · 9 min walk
- Stoke Hill Junior School 1080m · 14 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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