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St Matthews Close

Exeter, Devon, England

Residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Starter home Low confidence

Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for families (below average).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

Families
Below Average

Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Fair

Moderate investment case — 2% growth, stable market.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £142,500, but safety (30) needs consideration.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

56
Liveability Score
Top 34% in ExeterTop 17% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 7 transactions — median not shown, 5 data sources

How Life Works Here

St Matthews Close is located in Exeter, Devon. Crime rates are above average, with 170 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 48% of reports. 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 (St Lukes Campus) is 159m away. The median property price is £142,500, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 198m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Below Average (30)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Good (66)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (45)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

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Median not shown (7 sales)
7
Transactions (2014–2025)

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable

Based on 7 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

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gyms & sports centres (5)

hospitals (4)

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Transport Links

St Lukes Campus bus_stop159m
Waitrose bus_stop185m
Lower Summerlands bus_stop221m
College Road bus_stop233m
Grendon Road bus_stop315m
St James Park (Devon) Rail Station rail_station760m
Exeter Central Rail Station rail_station1136m
Polsloe Bridge Rail Station rail_station1208m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
62% data uniqueness
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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.

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