Old Market Close
Exeter, Devon, England
Reality check: At £216,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 46% 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: 46% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
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%
Strong case: 46% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £216,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Old Market Close is located in Exeter, Devon. Crime is around average for the area, with 255 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 40% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is The Gym (fitness centre, 74m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Stone Lane Retail Park) is 177m away. The median property price is £216,000, with strong growth of 46% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Old Market Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Gym 76m · 1 min walk
- U7 Gym 237m · 3 min walk
- Snap Fitness 313m · 4 min walk
- CrossFit EXE 318m · 4 min walk
- Street Motion Freerunning Academy 442m · 6 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Franklyn Hospital 1080m · 14 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1292m · 16 min walk
- Holmedale Health 1551m · 19 min walk
- Helen Hunt Aesthetics 1597m · 20 min walk
- The Exeter Clinic 1929m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- St Thomas 778m · 10 min walk
- Exeter 1667m · 21 min walk
- Central Library 1684m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Pinces Gardens 451m · 6 min walk
- Cowick Barton Playing Fields 629m · 8 min walk
- St Thomas Pleasure Ground 966m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- West Exe School 556m · 7 min walk
- St Thomas Primary School 634m · 8 min walk
- West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation 1012m · 13 min walk
- Alphington Primary School 1141m · 14 min walk
- Bowhill Primary School 1182m · 15 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.