Warren Road

Somerset, England

Local high street 🚗 Local high street, car-reliant 🚗 Car + some transit Risk: High 🚶 Urban convenience Medium confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

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Best fit: Young Professionals Good

Decent connectivity, but transport (30) could be better.

👪 Families
Fair

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%

💼 Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but transport (30) could be better.

How this is calculated

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

📈 Investors
Below Average

Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). and weak transport (30) narrows demand.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

🌳 Retirees
Good

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But car dependency reduces independence.

How this is calculated

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

🔑 First-time Buyers
Poor

Out of reach (£536,000) or poorly connected (transport 30). Not viable as a first purchase.

How this is calculated

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

49
Liveability Score
Top 2% in Somerset Top 10% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 6 data sources, 5 transactions

Things You Should Know

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High Crime Area

Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

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Flood Zone 3

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

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Weak family fundamentals

Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.

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Flood risk impacts value

Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.

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Price anomaly

Median price £536,000 based on only 5 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.

How Life Works Here

Warren Road is located in Somerset, near Minehead. Crime is a significant concern, with 301 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 132 violent offences were recorded (44% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 20 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (5), bar (4), and cafe (3). The nearest transport stop is 123m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £536,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. 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. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (100)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (30)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Excellent (80)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (55)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (35)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (90)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Fair (50)

EPC certificates + estimated efficiency

Flood Risk Poor (20)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£536,000
Median Price
5
Transactions (2023–2025)
-3.8%
5-Year Price Trend

Detached | 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)

Nearby Amenities

Fairground Foodstand 66m (0.8 min walk)
playground 109m (1.4 min walk)
Burger King 147m (1.8 min walk)
Soho Coffee Co. 154m (1.9 min walk)
The Diner 155m (1.9 min walk)
Donut Stand 164m (2 min walk)
atm 168m (2.1 min walk)
Bar Rosso 171m (2.1 min walk)
Papa John's 186m (2.3 min walk)
Jumping Jaka 187m (2.3 min walk)

Transport Links

Butlins Main Gate bus_stop 123m
Butlins bus_stop 296m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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.