Newgate Street
Cheshire West and Chester, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 36% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £412,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
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.
Median price £412,500 based on only 4 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Newgate Street 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. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Panda Mami (restaurant, 13m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 86m away. The median property price is £412,500, with strong growth of 36% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 349m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 48 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)
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
Other | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Newgate Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Grosvenor Rowing Club 426m · 5 min walk
- Royal Chester Rowing Club 524m · 7 min walk
- The Gym Group Chester City Centre 780m · 10 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Well Travelled Clinic 253m · 3 min walk
- Ultrasound Direct 1422m · 18 min walk
libraries (3)
- Chester Library 422m · 5 min walk
- Hoole Library 1425m · 18 min walk
- Bishops' High Library 1721m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Edgar's Field Park 555m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy 350m · 4 min walk
- Chester International School 615m · 8 min walk
- Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School 1002m · 12 min walk
- The Catholic High School, Chester 1035m · 13 min walk
- St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School 1203m · 15 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.