Taw Wharf
North Devon, Devon, England
Reality check: At £300,900, this is a premium entry point. Strong 21% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 21% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 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 (75) 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), 21% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (31). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £300,900, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (58) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Family score 30 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 21% over 5 years, but environment scores only 31/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Taw Wharf is located in North Devon, near Barnstaple, Devon. Crime is a significant concern, with 345 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 118 violent offences were recorded (34% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Asda Café (cafe, 46m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Sticklepath Terrace) is 250m away. The median property price is £300,900, with strong growth of 21% over five years. Based on 146 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has a notable retired population. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 6% 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 Taw Wharf, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- PureGym 50m · 1 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 570m · 7 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Pilton Park 796m · 10 min walk
- Rock Park 925m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Ashleigh CofE Primary School 882m · 11 min walk
- Pathfield School 954m · 12 min walk
- Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy 954m · 12 min walk
- Yeo Valley Primary School 1067m · 13 min walk
- Pilton Community College 1198m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Sticklepath Terrace — North Devon47
- Barbican Road — North Devon45
- Queen Street — North Devon40
- Boutport Street — North Devon47
- Sanderling Close — North Devon49
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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