Crossley Avenue

Cheshire West and Chester, England

Local high street Busy, high footfall Transport-oriented Risk: Low Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Best suited to young professionals who tolerate urban intensity.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsExcellent

Transport (90) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (90) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 40% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£125,500).

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
Excellent

Affordable at £125,500 with decent transport (90) and services (93). Good first step.

How this is calculated

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

69
Liveability Score
Top 0% in Cheshire West and ChesterTop 0% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 16 transactions

Things You Should Know

Transit hub environment

High transport (90) and access (93) with poor environment (35). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.

How Life Works Here

Crossley Avenue is located in Cheshire West and Chester, near Ellesmere Port. Crime is around average for the area, with 138 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 53% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 9 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (2), restaurant (2), and atm (1). The closest is Chen Chinese Takeaway (fast food, 64m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Shops) is 79m away. The median property price is £125,500, with strong growth of 40% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 69 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% 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 (93)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (75)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (90)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£125,500
Median Price
16
Transactions (2016–2025)
+40.5%
5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm

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

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Nearby Amenities

Chen Chinese Takeaway64m (0.8 min walk)
Style Council65m (0.8 min walk)
Co-op Food65m (0.8 min walk)
Drury's65m (0.8 min walk)
atm65m (0.8 min walk)
Debonair67m (0.8 min walk)
Well Pharmacy69m (0.9 min walk)
Today Pizza120m (1.5 min walk)
Golden Flower124m (1.6 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Crossley Avenue, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

libraries (2)

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schools (5)

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Transport Links

Shops bus_stop79m
Hillside Drive bus_stop165m
Thornleigh Drive bus_stop169m
Railway Station bus_stop173m
Overpool Rail Station rail_station177m
Cemetery Gates bus_stop193m
Rivacre Road bus_stop193m
Little Sutton Rail Station rail_station1226m

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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.