Albion Place
Cheshire West and Chester, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £180,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 56% 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: 56% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£180,000).
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 56% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£180,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), 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 £180,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Albion Place is located in Cheshire West and Chester, near Chester. Crime is a significant concern, with 766 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 463 violent offences were recorded (60% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 110m away. The median property price is £180,000, with exceptional growth of 56% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 411m 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 42 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 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 Albion Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Grosvenor Rowing Club 393m · 5 min walk
- Royal Chester Rowing Club 505m · 6 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Well Travelled Clinic 396m · 5 min walk
- Ultrasound Direct 1544m · 19 min walk
libraries (4)
- Chester Library 589m · 7 min walk
- Hoole Library 1526m · 19 min walk
- Bishops' High Library 1627m · 20 min walk
- Lache Library 1975m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Edgar's Field Park 393m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy 412m · 5 min walk
- Chester International School 438m · 6 min walk
- The Catholic High School, Chester 879m · 11 min walk
- Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School 1173m · 15 min walk
- St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School 1281m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Rugby Road — Cheshire West and Chester43
- Albion Street — Cheshire West and Chester43
- St Olave Street — Cheshire West and Chester43
- Drillfield Road — Cheshire West and Chester40
- Water Street — Cheshire West and Chester38
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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