Market Street
Somerset, England
Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Best suited to young professionals who tolerate urban intensity.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Weak across environment (37), safety (45), or school access (40). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 10% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£134,550).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (37) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £134,550 with decent transport (100) and services (75). Good first step.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
High transport (100) and access (75) with poor environment (37). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.
How Life Works Here
Market Street is located in Somerset, near Watchet. Crime is around average for the area, with 86 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 56% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 8 facilities within walking distance, including pub (4), cafe (2), and fast_food (1). The closest is The London Inn (pub, 17m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Watchet Railway Station) is 229m away. The median property price is £134,550, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 25 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. 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 young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 62 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.
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: 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 Market Street, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (2)
- Watchet Memorial Ground 453m · 6 min walk
- Henry Davey Playing Field 800m · 10 min walk
schools (2)
- Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School 1925m · 24 min walk
- St Peter's Church of England First School 1977m · 25 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.
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