Merlin Avenue
Cheshire East, England
Reality check: At £255,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 75% 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: 75% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 75% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £255,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Merlin Avenue is located in Cheshire East, near Knutsford. Crime is around average for the area, with 86 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 70% of reported crimes. 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 (Fire Station) is 137m away. The median property price is £255,000, with exceptional growth of 75% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 468m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% 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)
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Merlin Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Anytime Fitness 909m · 11 min walk
- Knutsford Bowling Club 1057m · 13 min walk
- Knutsford Sports Club 1129m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- The Moor 681m · 8 min walk
- Longridge kids park 768m · 10 min walk
- The Heath 1213m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Manor Park Primary School and Nursery 469m · 6 min walk
- St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School 619m · 8 min walk
- Adelaide Heath Academy 779m · 10 min walk
- Egerton Primary School 1095m · 14 min walk
- Cheshire Studio School 1478m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
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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.