The Shambles

Torridge, Devon, England

Local high street Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Low Family-workable Low confidence

Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

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

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but school access (50) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

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

Young Professionals
Good

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

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Poor

Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Good

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.

How this is calculated

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

61
Liveability Score
Top 1% in TorridgeTop 7% nationally
Low confidence Based on no transaction data, 5 data sources

How Life Works Here

The Shambles is located in Torridge, near Great Torrington, Devon. Crime is around average for the area, with 138 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 40% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 9 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (2), pub (2), and bakery (1). The closest is The Green Latern (bakery, 38m). The nearest transport stop is 104m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 1 schools within 2 km. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% 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 (55)

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

Daily Access Excellent (93)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (49)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (50)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (50)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

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Nearby Amenities

The Green Latern38m (0.5 min walk)
Newmarket Inn46m (0.6 min walk)
hairdresser48m (0.6 min walk)
John Patts58m (0.7 min walk)
Pizza Palace58m (0.7 min walk)
Torrington Post Office60m (0.8 min walk)
The Black Horse63m (0.8 min walk)
fast_food76m (0.9 min walk)
Co-op Food97m (1.2 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from The Shambles, with detailed information for each.

hospitals (1)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (3)

schools (1)

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Transport Links

Opposite Church bus_stop104m
Church bus_stop112m
School Lane bus_stop157m
Mill Street top bus_stop244m
Lidl bus_stop575m
Torrington School bus_stop585m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
57% 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.

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