Hoveland Lane
Somerset, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for young professionals (below average), least for families (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
Safety (15), environment (8), and school access (35) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (8), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£343,500) 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
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 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Hoveland Lane is located in Somerset, near Taunton. Crime is a significant concern, with 442 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 284 violent offences were recorded (64% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 266m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £343,500, though prices have fallen 19% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 351m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 34 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Hoveland Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Evolution Martials Arts 671m · 8 min walk
- No Man's Land 1155m · 14 min walk
- The Pilates Studio 1513m · 19 min walk
- Taunton Pool 1624m · 20 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Musgrove Park Hospital 272m · 3 min walk
- The Foot & Gait Clinic 1505m · 19 min walk
- Hurley Clinic 1507m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bishops Hull Playing Field 1053m · 13 min walk
- French Weir 1137m · 14 min walk
- Wilton Lands 1166m · 15 min walk
- Castle Green 1331m · 17 min walk
- Goodland Gardens 1356m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton 352m · 4 min walk
- Parkfield Primary School 514m · 6 min walk
- The Castle School 885m · 11 min walk
- Bishops Hull Primary School 1238m · 16 min walk
- Trull Church of England VA Primary School 1726m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Hoveland Crescent — Somerset34
- Ramshorn Close — Somerset33
- Outer Gullands — Somerset35
- A30 — Somerset33
- Clarke's Close — Somerset33
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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