Canal Road
Cheshire East, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £135,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 18% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 18% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£135,000).
Safety (15), environment (24), and school access (10) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 18% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£135,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (24), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £135,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (24) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 10 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 18% over 5 years, but environment scores only 24/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Canal Road is located in Cheshire East, near Congleton. Crime is a significant concern, with 326 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 226 violent offences were recorded (69% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Daven Road) is 26m away. The median property price is £135,000, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 81 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 476m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Canal Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Transformation HQ 725m · 9 min walk
- Aptitude Personal Training 909m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Congleton Bath House & Physic Garden 722m · 9 min walk
- Sensory Garden 933m · 12 min walk
- Congleton Park 1186m · 15 min walk
- Brook Valley Nature Reserve 1238m · 16 min walk
- Margaret's Place 1240m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Daven Primary School 477m · 6 min walk
- Marlfields Primary School 1103m · 14 min walk
- Mossley CofE Primary School 1167m · 15 min walk
- Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School 1478m · 18 min walk
- Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School 1655m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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- Locke Rise — Cheshire East44
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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