Nelson Street
Cheshire West and Chester, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 10% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£140,000).
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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: 10% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£140,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £140,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Nelson Street is located in Cheshire West and Chester, near Chester. Crime is a significant concern, with 581 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 271 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Bridgewater Arms (pub, 37m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Crewe Street) is 104m away. The median property price is £140,000, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 48/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 42/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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: stable
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 Nelson Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Royal Chester Rowing Club 608m · 8 min walk
- Grosvenor Rowing Club 652m · 8 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Ultrasound Direct 676m · 8 min walk
- Well Travelled Clinic 833m · 10 min walk
libraries (4)
- Hoole Library 683m · 8 min walk
- Chester Library 770m · 10 min walk
- Bishops' High Library 1649m · 21 min walk
- Upton Library 1717m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- St Anne's Field Play Area 358m · 4 min walk
- Grosvenor Park 505m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy 481m · 6 min walk
- St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School 519m · 6 min walk
- Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School 1019m · 13 min walk
- Newton Primary School 1095m · 14 min walk
- Chester International School 1201m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Grange Road — Cheshire West and Chester48
- Exeter Road — Cheshire West and Chester41
- Cross Street — Cheshire West and Chester46
- Raby Road — Cheshire West and Chester46
- Mill Street — Cheshire West and Chester47
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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