Midford Road
Somerset, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 6% growth, stable market.
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 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 6% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£275,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Midford Road is located in Somerset, near Taunton. Crime rates are above average, with 221 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 66% of reports. 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. The median property price is £275,000, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 426m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 17% 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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 Midford Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 655m · 8 min walk
- Nourish 1073m · 13 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Taunton Diagnostic Centre 1274m · 16 min walk
- The Foot & Gait Clinic 1318m · 16 min walk
- Hurley Clinic 1456m · 18 min walk
- Taunton Dialysis Centre 1509m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- Taunton 1010m · 13 min walk
- Priorswood 1949m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Hamilton Park 447m · 6 min walk
- Victoria Park 479m · 6 min walk
- Children's Wood 845m · 11 min walk
- Holway Green 847m · 11 min walk
- Children's Wood 927m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School 427m · 5 min walk
- Taunton Deane Partnership College 535m · 7 min walk
- Holway Park Community Primary School 621m · 8 min walk
- St George's Catholic School 770m · 10 min walk
- Bishop Fox's School 1066m · 13 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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