Princesshay
Exeter, Devon, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone. Price data (£159,600) is based on only 1 transaction and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. 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). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £159,600, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £159,600 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Princesshay 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. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Suit Direct (clothes, 9m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 119m away. The median property price is £159,600. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. 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. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Other | Leasehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Princesshay, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Union Jiu Jitsu 166m · 2 min walk
- St Sidwell's Point Leisure Centre 327m · 4 min walk
- OJ Gyms 371m · 5 min walk
- PureGym 442m · 6 min walk
- Vyve 455m · 6 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Helen Hunt Aesthetics 224m · 3 min walk
- NHS Walk in Centre 316m · 4 min walk
- Window to the Womb 396m · 5 min walk
- Holmedale Health 473m · 6 min walk
- The Exeter Clinic 625m · 8 min walk
libraries (4)
- Central Library 185m · 2 min walk
- Exeter 200m · 2 min walk
- Old Library 1090m · 14 min walk
- Main Library 1294m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Northernhay Gardens 306m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery 574m · 7 min walk
- Newtown Primary School 663m · 8 min walk
- Ladysmith Junior School 1280m · 16 min walk
- St Thomas Primary School 1288m · 16 min walk
- Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School 1428m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
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- King William Street — Exeter46
- Musgrave Row — Exeter49
- Roman Walk — Exeter48
- Paris Street — Exeter49
- Blue Boy Square — Exeter49
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.