Cooper Street
Torridge, Devon, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £172,500 with cooling market liquidity. Strong 19% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family appeal narrows demand to singles and couples.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 19% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 19% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £172,500, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Cooper Street is located in Torridge, near Bideford, Devon. Crime is a significant concern, with 342 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 156 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Crabby Dicks Lounge Bar (bar, 12m). Public transport is accessible, with bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 93m away. The median property price is £172,500, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 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. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 20% 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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Cooper Street, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Raphael Treatment and Therapy 55m · 1 min walk
- Bideford Hospital 555m · 7 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Victoria Park 329m · 4 min walk
- Old Town Gardens 407m · 5 min walk
- Pollyfield 785m · 10 min walk
schools (4)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 731m · 9 min walk
- West Croft School 803m · 10 min walk
- Bideford College 1086m · 14 min walk
- East-the-Water Community Primary School 1099m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Butchers Row — Torridge45
- New Row — Torridge44
- Silver Street — Torridge45
- Myrtle Grove — Torridge43
- Pitt Lane — Torridge43
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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