Hill Street
Cheshire West and Chester, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £120,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 29% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family appeal narrows demand to singles and couples.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 29% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£120,000).
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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 29% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£120,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 £120,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) 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
Hill Street is located in Cheshire West and Chester, near Winsford. Crime is a significant concern, with 342 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 194 violent offences were recorded (57% of total). 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 178m away. The median property price is £120,000, with strong growth of 29% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 46 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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: warm
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 Hill Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Wharton Rec Bowling Club 347m · 4 min walk
- Fox Studio 417m · 5 min walk
- Winsford Flash Sailing Club 1167m · 15 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Vale House Health Centre 998m · 12 min walk
- Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital 1285m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Wharton Library 916m · 11 min walk
- Winsford Library 918m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Winsford Marina Island 154m · 2 min walk
- Wharton Recreation Ground 332m · 4 min walk
- Rilshaw Meadows 397m · 5 min walk
- Wharton Allotments 462m · 6 min walk
- Winsford Town Park 522m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School 777m · 10 min walk
- Winsford High Street Community Primary School 886m · 11 min walk
- Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School 1005m · 13 min walk
- The Winsford Academy 1522m · 19 min walk
- Darnhall Primary School 1676m · 21 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.
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