North Street
Exeter, Devon, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 13% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£180,000).
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 13% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£180,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £180,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
North Street is located in Exeter, Devon. Crime is a significant concern, with 1811 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 872 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Mirror Hair Design (hairdresser, 10m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Fore Street) is 103m away. The median property price is £180,000, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 77 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 55/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 45/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from North Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- PureGym 85m · 1 min walk
- Vyve 282m · 4 min walk
- Boulder Exe 452m · 6 min walk
- Quay Climbing Centre 735m · 9 min walk
- Riverside Leisure Centre 772m · 10 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Window to the Womb 169m · 2 min walk
- The Exeter Clinic 529m · 7 min walk
- Helen Hunt Aesthetics 588m · 7 min walk
- NHS Walk in Centre 702m · 9 min walk
- Holmedale Health 790m · 10 min walk
libraries (5)
- Exeter 310m · 4 min walk
- Central Library 336m · 4 min walk
- St Thomas 846m · 11 min walk
- Old Library 1148m · 14 min walk
- Main Library 1383m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Northernhay Gardens 440m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery 902m · 11 min walk
- St Thomas Primary School 962m · 12 min walk
- Newtown Primary School 1075m · 13 min walk
- St Gabriel's CofE Primary School 1143m · 14 min walk
- West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation 1311m · 16 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.