Commonhall Street
Cheshire West and Chester, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
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%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Commonhall Street 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. Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including bank (2), atm (1), and cafe (1). The closest is The Commonhall Social (restaurant, 40m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 178m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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)
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Commonhall Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Grosvenor Rowing Club 690m · 9 min walk
- The Gym Group Chester City Centre 720m · 9 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Well Travelled Clinic 118m · 2 min walk
- Ultrasound Direct 1583m · 20 min walk
libraries (4)
- Chester Library 323m · 4 min walk
- Hoole Library 1614m · 20 min walk
- Lache Library 1862m · 23 min walk
- Bishops' High Library 1974m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Water Tower Gardens 557m · 7 min walk
- Edgar's Field Park 599m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy 603m · 8 min walk
- Chester International School 750m · 9 min walk
- Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School 886m · 11 min walk
- The Catholic High School, Chester 1020m · 13 min walk
- St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School 1421m · 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.