Courtenay Street
Teignbridge, Devon, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (80) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Workable for families, but safety (25) and school access (45) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (80) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £303,600, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (80) and services (68) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Courtenay Street is located in Teignbridge, near Newton Abbot, Devon. Crime is a significant concern, with 622 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 238 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is an ATM at 29m. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Queen Street) is 74m away. The median property price is £303,600, though prices have fallen 45% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 119m away. 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 river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Other | Freehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Courtenay Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Newton Abbot Leisure Centre 648m · 8 min walk
libraries (2)
- Newton Abbot 221m · 3 min walk
- Kingsteignton 1885m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Victoria Park 70m · 1 min walk
- Golden Lion Square 231m · 3 min walk
- Powderham Park 462m · 6 min walk
- Jetty Marsh Local Nature Reserve 635m · 8 min walk
- Jetty Marsh Local Nature Reserve 709m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Wolborough Church of England Nursery and Primary School 119m · 2 min walk
- South Devon UTC 458m · 6 min walk
- Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School 506m · 6 min walk
- Coombeshead Academy 882m · 11 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 882m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Quay Terrace — Teignbridge48
- Bearne's Lane — Teignbridge50
- Piermont Place — Teignbridge55
- Cleveland Place — Teignbridge58
- Albany Street — Teignbridge54
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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