Rays Brow
Cheshire West and Chester, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £61,500, but environment (4) is below average.
Weak across environment (4), safety (45), or school access (50). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (4), 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 £61,500, but environment (4) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Rays Brow is located in Cheshire West and Chester, near Barnton. Crime is around average for the area, with 106 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 70% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is The Penny Farthing Tearoom (cafe, 158m). The nearest transport stop is 191m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £61,500. Based on 11 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. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. The data suggests this area could appeal to first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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), 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
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 Rays Brow, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Winnington Park Recreation Club 955m · 12 min walk
- Winnington Park Cricket Club 965m · 12 min walk
- Cheshire Gymnastics incorporating Pure Dance Studios 1631m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Anderton Nature Park 1476m · 18 min walk
- Moss Farm Leisure Complex 1665m · 21 min walk
- Verdin Park 1983m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Rosebank School 765m · 10 min walk
- Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School 832m · 10 min walk
- Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School 1842m · 23 min walk
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham 1895m · 24 min walk
- The Russett School 1900m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
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- Whaddon Drive — Cheshire West and Chester44
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- Village Road — Cheshire West and Chester40
- Grange Avenue — Cheshire West and Chester43
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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