Firemans Square
Cheshire West and Chester, England
Reality check: At £305,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 48% 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 70), 48% 5-year growth.
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%
Transport (50) 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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 48% 5-year growth.
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%
At £305,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (50) and services (75) help.
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 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Firemans Square is located in Cheshire West and Chester, near Chester. Crime is a significant concern, with 2278 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 1172 violent offences were recorded (51% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 10 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (4), restaurant (3), and pub (2). The closest is Chez Jules (cafe, 34m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 108m away. The median property price is £305,000, with strong growth of 48% over five years. Based on 19 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 445m 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 50 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)
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: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Firemans Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym Group Chester City Centre 275m · 3 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Well Travelled Clinic 353m · 4 min walk
- Ultrasound Direct 1340m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Chester Library 140m · 2 min walk
- Hoole Library 1427m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Water Tower Gardens 413m · 5 min walk
- St Anne's Field Play Area 564m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School 445m · 6 min walk
- The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy 728m · 9 min walk
- Chester International School 1163m · 14 min walk
- The Catholic High School, Chester 1472m · 18 min walk
- Newton Primary School 1553m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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.