Kelvin Grove
Cheshire West and Chester, England
Reality check: At £280,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 52% 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: 52% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Strong case: 52% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £280,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Kelvin Grove is located in Cheshire West and Chester, near Chester. Crime levels are below the local average (34 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Sandon Road) is 128m away. The median property price is £280,000, with exceptional growth of 52% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 163m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% within its district.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 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 Kelvin Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym Group Chester City Centre 1180m · 15 min walk
- Royal Chester Rowing Club 1638m · 20 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Ultrasound Direct 557m · 7 min walk
- Countess of Chester Hospital 1453m · 18 min walk
- Well Travelled Clinic 1665m · 21 min walk
libraries (3)
- Upton Library 684m · 9 min walk
- Hoole Library 768m · 10 min walk
- Chester Library 1495m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Dicksons Drive Field 349m · 4 min walk
- Northgate Ponds 560m · 7 min walk
- Wealstone Park 912m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Newton Primary School 163m · 2 min walk
- Mill View Primary School 684m · 9 min walk
- St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School 1022m · 13 min walk
- Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College 1103m · 14 min walk
- Upton Westlea Primary School 1412m · 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.
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