Princesshay Lane
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 (15), environment (35), and school access (20) are all weak. Not a family area.
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 (15), 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 — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 20 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Princesshay Lane is located in Exeter, Devon. Crime is a significant concern, with 1098 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 485 violent offences were recorded (44% 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 (Paris Street) is 73m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Princesshay Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Union Jiu Jitsu 84m · 1 min walk
- St Sidwell's Point Leisure Centre 245m · 3 min walk
- OJ Gyms 399m · 5 min walk
- PureGym 525m · 7 min walk
- Vyve 531m · 7 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Helen Hunt Aesthetics 196m · 2 min walk
- NHS Walk in Centre 239m · 3 min walk
- Holmedale Health 447m · 6 min walk
- Window to the Womb 478m · 6 min walk
- The Exeter Clinic 659m · 8 min walk
libraries (4)
- Central Library 231m · 3 min walk
- Exeter 253m · 3 min walk
- Old Library 1078m · 14 min walk
- Main Library 1273m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Northernhay Gardens 322m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery 510m · 6 min walk
- Newtown Primary School 584m · 7 min walk
- Ladysmith Junior School 1201m · 15 min walk
- Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School 1351m · 17 min walk
- St Thomas Primary School 1366m · 17 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.