East Street
Mid Devon, Devon, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £169,250 with hot market liquidity. Strong 17% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family appeal narrows demand to singles and couples.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 17% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£169,250).
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%
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 17% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£169,250).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £169,250, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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.
Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
East Street is located in Mid Devon, near Crediton, Devon. Crime is a significant concern, with 304 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 161 violent offences were recorded (53% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is CCC Cafe (cafe, 10m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Snooker Hall) is 1m away. The median property price is £169,250, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 48 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 57m away. 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, placing it in the top 2% within its district. 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from East Street, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (5)
- Newcombe's Meadow 342m · 4 min walk
- Newcombe's Meadow 342m · 4 min walk
- People's Park 875m · 11 min walk
- Creedy Park 1389m · 17 min walk
- Upper Deck 1512m · 19 min walk
schools (3)
- Hayward's Primary School 57m · 1 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth's 1130m · 14 min walk
- Landscore Primary School 1606m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
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- Barnfield — Mid Devon52
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- Saxon Close — Mid Devon47
- Fulda Crescent — Mid Devon46
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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