Romsey Drive
Exeter, Devon, England
Reality check: At £418,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 31% 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: 31% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 31% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £418,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Romsey Drive is located in Exeter, Devon. Crime levels are below the local average (65 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 158m away. The median property price is £418,000, with strong growth of 31% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Romsey Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Victoria Park Tennis And Bridge Club 119m · 2 min walk
- St Luke's Sports Centre 396m · 5 min walk
- OJ Gyms 756m · 9 min walk
- St Sidwell's Point Leisure Centre 920m · 12 min walk
- Union Jiu Jitsu 977m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Mardon Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre 246m · 3 min walk
- Nuffield Hospital 413m · 5 min walk
- Holmedale Health 556m · 7 min walk
- Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford) 727m · 9 min walk
libraries (3)
- Central Library 1213m · 15 min walk
- Exeter 1226m · 15 min walk
- St Thomas 1678m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- County Hall Gardens 455m · 6 min walk
- Bullmeadow 674m · 8 min walk
- Belle Isle Park 821m · 10 min walk
- Belmont Park 1067m · 13 min walk
schools (4)
- Newtown Primary School 823m · 10 min walk
- Ladysmith Junior School 1029m · 13 min walk
- Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School 1059m · 13 min walk
- Isca Academy 1285m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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- Spruce Close — Exeter53
- Premier Place — Exeter53
- Matford Lane — Exeter53
- Penleonard Close — Exeter53
- Lichfield Road — Exeter53
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.
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