Windmill Lane
Torridge, Devon, England
Reality check: At £405,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 29% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 29% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (60), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 29% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£405,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Windmill Lane is located in Torridge, near Northam, Devon. Crime levels are below the local average (67 incidents in 12 months). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Burrough Farm (nature reserve, 383m). The nearest transport stop is 270m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £405,000, with strong growth of 29% over five years. Based on 24 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, and a notable retired population. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 6% 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), 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
Detached | 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 Windmill Lane, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (4)
- Burrough Farm 396m · 5 min walk
- Bone Hill 613m · 8 min walk
- Tomouth Crescent Play Area 1309m · 16 min walk
- Anchor Park 1421m · 18 min walk
schools (4)
- St Margaret's Church of England Junior School 642m · 8 min walk
- St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School 798m · 10 min walk
- Appledore School 1300m · 16 min walk
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 1662m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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- New Street — Torridge52
- Myrtle Street — Torridge53
- Alexander Park — Torridge53
- Mondeville Way — Torridge53
- Cross Street — Torridge49
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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