Willow Drive
Somerset, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for young professionals (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 5% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 5% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £200,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Willow Drive is located in Somerset, near Shepton Mallet. Crime levels are below the local average (49 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 389m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £200,000, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 209m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% 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)
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 Willow Drive, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (2)
- Collett Park 1135m · 14 min walk
- Kilver Court and Gardens 1604m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Bowlish Infant School 209m · 3 min walk
- Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery 757m · 10 min walk
- St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School 856m · 11 min walk
- Whitstone 1184m · 15 min walk
- Croscombe Church of England Primary School 1941m · 24 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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