Nelson Road

Torridge, Devon, England

Residential Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Low Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £165,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 17% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 17% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£165,000).

Families
Below Average

Weak across environment (45), safety (45), or school access (40). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Fair

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 17% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£165,000).

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — walkable.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Fair

Good entry point at £165,000.

How this is calculated

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

53
Liveability Score
Top 2% in TorridgeTop 27% nationally
High confidence Based on 132 transactions, 6 data sources

How Life Works Here

Nelson Road is located in Torridge, near Westward Ho!, Devon. Crime is around average for the area, with 110 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 45% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Westward Ho! Post Office (post office, 25m). The nearest transport stop is 75m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £165,000, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 132 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Fair (45)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Fair (48)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (45)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (40)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£165,000
Median Price
132
Transactions (2014–2025)
+17.0%
5-Year Price Trend

Other | Leasehold | Market: hot

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Westward Ho! Post Office25m (0.3 min walk)
Arnold's Pharmacy33m (0.4 min walk)
Spar50m (0.6 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Nelson Road, with detailed information for each.

libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (2)

schools (2)

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Transport Links

Car Park bus_stop75m
Nelson Road bus_stop162m
Atlantic Way bus_stop168m
Kingsley Road bus_stop198m
Buckleigh Cross bus_stop278m
Avon Lane bus_stop307m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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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