The Square

West Devon, Devon, England

Local high street Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Low Yield investment High confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £180,000 with hot market liquidity. Modest 6% growth over 5 years.

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), 6% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£180,000).

Families
Fair

Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (50). Not ideal for children.

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
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 6% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£180,000).

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Fair

Good entry point at £180,000, but environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

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

59
Liveability Score
Top 2% in West DevonTop 7% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 71 transactions

How Life Works Here

The Square is located in West Devon, near North Tawton, Devon. Crime is around average for the area, with 107 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 64% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (2), convenience (1), and dentist (1). The closest is North Tawton Post Office (post office, 12m). The nearest transport stop is 24m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £180,000, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 71 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 118m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 59 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 Fair (45)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (87)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

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

Property Market

£180,000
Median Price
71
Transactions (2014–2025)
+5.6%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot

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

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Nearby Amenities

North Tawton Post Office12m (0.1 min walk)
Pizza pronto36m (0.5 min walk)
North Tawton Pharmacy38m (0.5 min walk)
dentist38m (0.5 min walk)
Spar53m (0.7 min walk)
Fountain Inn53m (0.7 min walk)
Graylings Fish & Chips68m (0.8 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

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

parks & green spaces (1)

schools (1)

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Transport Links

Clock Tower bus_stop24m
The Square bus_stop31m
Strawberry Fields bus_stop331m
Barkers Way bus_stop339m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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.