Stepcote Hill
Exeter, Devon, England
Reality check: At £228,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 28% 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: 28% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 28% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
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Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £228,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (77) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Stepcote Hill is located in Exeter, Devon. Crime is a significant concern, with 497 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 249 violent offences were recorded (50% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub 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 (King Street) is 91m away. The median property price is £228,000, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability. 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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 Stepcote Hill, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Boulder Exe 222m · 3 min walk
- Vyve 234m · 3 min walk
- PureGym 246m · 3 min walk
- Riverside Leisure Centre 449m · 6 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Window to the Womb 257m · 3 min walk
- Helen Hunt Aesthetics 754m · 9 min walk
- The Exeter Clinic 832m · 10 min walk
- Holmedale Health 882m · 11 min walk
- NHS Walk in Centre 967m · 12 min walk
libraries (5)
- St Thomas 545m · 7 min walk
- Exeter 616m · 8 min walk
- Central Library 639m · 8 min walk
- Old Library 1464m · 18 min walk
- Main Library 1701m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Priory Gardens Park 170m · 2 min walk
- Cathedral Green 339m · 4 min walk
- Cathedral Green 416m · 5 min walk
- Colleton Crescent Gardens 464m · 6 min walk
- Rougemont Gardens 678m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Thomas Primary School 646m · 8 min walk
- West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation 1052m · 13 min walk
- St Gabriel's CofE Primary School 1064m · 13 min walk
- St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery 1200m · 15 min walk
- West Exe School 1542m · 19 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.
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