Velwell Road
Exeter, Devon, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 30 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 9% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £660,000, 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
Velwell Road 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 (The Imperial) is 198m away. The median property price is £660,000, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 17% within its district.
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
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 Velwell Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 872m · 11 min walk
- Russell Seal Fitness Centre 892m · 11 min walk
- Boulder Exe 1107m · 14 min walk
hospitals (5)
- The Exeter Clinic 261m · 3 min walk
- NHS Walk in Centre 864m · 11 min walk
- Window to the Womb 945m · 12 min walk
- Helen Hunt Aesthetics 1065m · 13 min walk
- Holmedale Health 1317m · 16 min walk
libraries (5)
- Old Library 417m · 5 min walk
- Main Library 656m · 8 min walk
- Exeter 668m · 8 min walk
- Central Library 674m · 8 min walk
- St Thomas 1507m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bury Meadow Park 168m · 2 min walk
- Danes Castle 290m · 4 min walk
- Hoopern Valley Play Area 515m · 6 min walk
- Northernhay Gardens 548m · 7 min walk
- Rougemont Gardens 609m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery 793m · 10 min walk
- Newtown Primary School 1289m · 16 min walk
- St Gabriel's CofE Primary School 1319m · 16 min walk
- Thomas Hall School 1512m · 19 min walk
- St Thomas Primary School 1649m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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- Silver Lane — Exeter58
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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