Valley 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 — reasonable liquidity, 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 — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£306,400) 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
Valley Road is located in Somerset, near Taunton. Crime rates are above average, with 294 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 62% 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 165m away. The median property price is £306,400, with a slight decline of 8% over five years. Based on 30 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 441m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 14% 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Valley Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 1264m · 16 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1354m · 17 min walk
- Blackbrook Leisure & Spa 1523m · 19 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Taunton Dialysis Centre 714m · 9 min walk
- Taunton Diagnostic Centre 1386m · 17 min walk
- The Foot & Gait Clinic 1741m · 22 min walk
- Foundation House 1839m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Priorswood 1392m · 17 min walk
- Taunton 1685m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Children's Wood 494m · 6 min walk
- Hamilton Park 536m · 7 min walk
- Victoria Park 863m · 11 min walk
- Children's Wood 878m · 11 min walk
- Lisieux Way Community Garden 923m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Minerva Primary School 442m · 6 min walk
- Nerrols Primary School and Nursery 1183m · 15 min walk
- Taunton Deane Partnership College 1200m · 15 min walk
- Blackbrook Primary School 1204m · 15 min walk
- Holway Park Community Primary School 1281m · 16 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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