Marshalsea Walk
Somerset, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Marshalsea Walk 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 dominates reports. 284 violent offences were recorded (64% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 144m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 409m away. 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 river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. Overall, this street scores 36 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)
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Marshalsea Walk, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- No Man's Land 373m · 5 min walk
- The Pilates Studio 590m · 7 min walk
- Activate Fitness 641m · 8 min walk
- Taunton Pool 684m · 9 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Hurley Clinic 567m · 7 min walk
- The Foot & Gait Clinic 584m · 7 min walk
- Musgrove Park Hospital 749m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- French Weir 218m · 3 min walk
- Goodland Gardens 512m · 6 min walk
- Wilton Lands 828m · 10 min walk
- Greenway Park 1114m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- The Castle School 410m · 5 min walk
- North Town Academy 466m · 6 min walk
- Parkfield Primary School 546m · 7 min walk
- St George's Catholic School 1109m · 14 min walk
- Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton 1244m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Guildford Place — Somerset36
- Crown Walk — Somerset38
- St George's Place — Somerset38
- Henley Grove — Somerset41
- Tatham Court — Somerset41
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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