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Sycamore Close

Exeter, Devon, England

Residential Mixed character Well-connected Risk: Low Yield investment Medium confidence

Reality check: At £221,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 3% growth over 5 years.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: InvestorsGood

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 3% growth, stable market.

Families
Fair

Weak across environment (43), safety (45), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

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

Young Professionals
Fair

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Good

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 3% growth, stable market.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (45), environment (43), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step at £221,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (43) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

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

54
Liveability Score
Top 42% in ExeterTop 23% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 22 transactions (moderate sample), 5 data sources

How Life Works Here

Sycamore Close is located in Exeter, Devon. Crime is around average for the area, with 85 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 59% of reported crimes. 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 187m away. The median property price is £221,000, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 22 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety (area) Fair (45)

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

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Fair (50)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (43)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (65)

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

£221,000
Median Price
22
Transactions (2014–2025)
+3.2%
5-Year Price Trend

Detached | Freehold | Market: warm

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 Sycamore Close, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (4)

hospitals (2)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (4)

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Transport Links

Heavitree Bridge bus_stop187m
St Loyes Road bus_stop205m
Victor Street bus_stop304m
Woodwater Lane bus_stop375m
Lethbridge Road bus_stop402m
Polsloe Bridge Rail Station rail_station1287m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% 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.

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