Shelley Avenue
West Devon, Devon, England
Reality check: At £298,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 26% 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: 26% 5-year growth.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (28/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
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: 26% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (28/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£298,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 26% over 5 years, but environment scores only 28/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Shelley Avenue is located in West Devon, near Tavistock, Devon. Crime levels are below the local average (77 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 178m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £298,000, with strong growth of 26% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 319m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. 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 17% 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: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Shelley Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Meadowlands Leisure Centre 978m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Tavy Gardens 595m · 7 min walk
- Benson Meadow 943m · 12 min walk
- The Meadows 1082m · 14 min walk
- Pearse Meadow 1130m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- St Peter's Church of England (VA) Junior School 320m · 4 min walk
- St Rumon's Church of England (VC) Infants School 693m · 9 min walk
- Whitchurch Community Primary School 1201m · 15 min walk
- Tavistock Primary & Nursery School 1324m · 16 min walk
- Tavistock College 1565m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
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- Manor Road — West Devon51
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- Manor Way — West Devon53
- Lyd Gardens — West Devon51
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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