Strowland Lane

Somerset, England

Commercial centre Local high street, car-reliant Car-dependent Risk: High Commercial zone Low confidence

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.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsFair

Decent connectivity, but transport (10) could be better.

Families
Below Average

Weak across environment (20), safety (45), or school access (45). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Fair

Decent connectivity, but transport (10) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Poor

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (20) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

38
Liveability

How suitable for settled living

43
Functionality

Access, transport, services

This is primarily a commercial area. While services and access are good, the area lacks the character, safety or quiet that most residents seek.

Things You Should Know

Flood Zone 3

High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.

Car-dependent

Transport score 10/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.

Weak transport upside

Transport score 10/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.

How Life Works Here

Strowland Lane is located in Somerset. Crime is around average for the area, with 143 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 50% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 13 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (6), cafe (3), and bakery (2). The closest is Chopstix (fast food, 55m). The nearest public transport is 600m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. 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 is primarily a commercial area. Liveability scores 38/100. While services are accessible, the environment is not designed for residential comfort.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Fair (45)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Excellent (81)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Poor (10)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Poor (20)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (50)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (45)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Poor (20)

Environment Agency flood zones

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Nearby Amenities

Chopstix55m (0.7 min walk)
Starbucks63m (0.8 min walk)
Welcome Break71m (0.9 min walk)
Krispy Kreme76m (0.9 min walk)
Burger King77m (1 min walk)
atm305m (3.8 min walk)
The Cornish Bakery323m (4 min walk)
McDonald's330m (4.1 min walk)
New York Bakery Co330m (4.1 min walk)
LEON350m (4.4 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Strowland Lane, with detailed information for each.

schools (1)

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Transport Links

The Bus Shelter bus_stop600m
Rookery Close bus_stop602m
Range View bus_stop915m
Brent Knoll Inn bus_stop1002m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
57% data uniqueness
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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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