Northernhay Square
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.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
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%
Price (£352,250) and connectivity (transport 90) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Median price £352,250 based on only 10 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Northernhay Square 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. 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 (Exe Street) is 103m away. The median property price is £352,250. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. 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. The data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 47/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 40/100. 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
Terraced | Freehold | 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 Northernhay Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- PureGym 258m · 3 min walk
- Vyve 457m · 6 min walk
- Boulder Exe 552m · 7 min walk
- Union Jiu Jitsu 600m · 8 min walk
- Riverside Leisure Centre 913m · 11 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Window to the Womb 341m · 4 min walk
- The Exeter Clinic 357m · 4 min walk
- Helen Hunt Aesthetics 665m · 8 min walk
- NHS Walk in Centre 690m · 9 min walk
- Holmedale Health 894m · 11 min walk
libraries (5)
- Exeter 283m · 4 min walk
- Central Library 310m · 4 min walk
- St Thomas 961m · 12 min walk
- Old Library 986m · 12 min walk
- Main Library 1224m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Northernhay Gardens 354m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery 838m · 10 min walk
- St Thomas Primary School 1088m · 14 min walk
- Newtown Primary School 1102m · 14 min walk
- St Gabriel's CofE Primary School 1114m · 14 min walk
- West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation 1384m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
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- Northernhay Street — Exeter40
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- Bartholomew Street East — Exeter40
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.