Hob Close
Somerset, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65).
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£243,750) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Hob Close is located in Somerset, near Monkton Heathfield. Crime rates are above average, with 196 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 66% of reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is restaurant (restaurant, 299m). The nearest transport stop is 48m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £243,750, with a slight decline of 7% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 472m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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)
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Hob Close, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (4)
- Creech St Michael Recreation Ground 1165m · 15 min walk
- Maidenbrook Country Park 1490m · 19 min walk
- Maidenbrook Country Park 1788m · 22 min walk
- Hankridge Riverside 1879m · 24 min walk
schools (3)
- West Monkton Church of England School 473m · 6 min walk
- Monkton Wood Academy 774m · 10 min walk
- Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School 1900m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
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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.