Market House Lane
Somerset, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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 (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 6% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £85,000 with decent transport (100) and services (52). Good first step.
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 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Market House Lane is located in Somerset, near Minehead. Crime is a significant concern, with 301 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 132 violent offences were recorded (44% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Golden House Restaurant (restaurant, 42m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (The Parade) is 58m away. The median property price is £85,000, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 169m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Market House Lane, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (5)
- Blenheim Gardens 304m · 4 min walk
- Parks Walk 594m · 7 min walk
- Woodcomb Walk 944m · 12 min walk
- King George V Playing Field 1015m · 13 min walk
- Alcombe Common 1273m · 16 min walk
schools (3)
- St Michael's Church of England First School 169m · 2 min walk
- Minehead First School 363m · 4 min walk
- West Somerset College 1547m · 19 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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