Princess Street
Cheshire West and Chester, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £95,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 33% 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: liquid market (score 90), 33% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£95,000).
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 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 33% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£95,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £95,000, 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Princess 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 dominate reports. 1172 violent offences were recorded (51% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub 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 Coach House (pub, 24m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 58m away. The median property price is £95,000, with strong growth of 33% over five years. Based on 54 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Princess Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym Group Chester City Centre 433m · 5 min walk
- Total Fitness 1071m · 13 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Well Travelled Clinic 183m · 2 min walk
- Ultrasound Direct 1393m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Chester Library 37m · 0 min walk
- Hoole Library 1456m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Cloister Garth 134m · 2 min walk
- Cheshire Regiment Memorial Garden 203m · 2 min walk
- Water Tower Gardens 446m · 6 min walk
- Roman Gardens 541m · 7 min walk
- St Anne's Field Play Area 631m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School 613m · 8 min walk
- The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy 622m · 8 min walk
- Chester International School 996m · 12 min walk
- The Catholic High School, Chester 1307m · 16 min walk
- Newton Primary School 1653m · 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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