Thornton Hill
Exeter, Devon, England
Reality check: At £617,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 1% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 1% growth, stable market.
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 1% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £617,500, 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
Thornton Hill is located in Exeter, Devon. Crime rates are above average, with 172 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 61% 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 (Blackall Road) is 157m away. The median property price is £617,500, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 4 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 261m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 57 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), 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
Terraced | 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 Thornton Hill, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- St Sidwell's Point Leisure Centre 641m · 8 min walk
- Union Jiu Jitsu 645m · 8 min walk
- PureGym 1028m · 13 min walk
- OJ Gyms 1076m · 14 min walk
hospitals (5)
- NHS Walk in Centre 505m · 6 min walk
- The Exeter Clinic 626m · 8 min walk
- Helen Hunt Aesthetics 842m · 10 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1042m · 13 min walk
- Holmedale Health 1052m · 13 min walk
libraries (4)
- Old Library 524m · 7 min walk
- Central Library 644m · 8 min walk
- Main Library 648m · 8 min walk
- Exeter 664m · 8 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Hoopern Valley Play Area 220m · 3 min walk
- Danes Castle 363m · 4 min walk
- Northernhay Gardens 515m · 6 min walk
- Rougemont Gardens 597m · 8 min walk
- Southernhay Park 813m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery 262m · 3 min walk
- Newtown Primary School 809m · 10 min walk
- Ladysmith Junior School 1271m · 16 min walk
- Stoke Hill Junior School 1335m · 17 min walk
- St Thomas Primary School 1916m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
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- Hillside Avenue — Exeter56
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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.
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