St James Avenue
Cheshire West and Chester, England
Reality check: At £257,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 26% 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), 26% 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 26% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £257,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
St James Avenue is located in Cheshire West and Chester, near Chester. Crime levels are below the local average (77 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 41m away. The median property price is £257,500, with strong growth of 26% over five years. Based on 56 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 64m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 13% 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
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 St James Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Cheshire County Sports Club 304m · 4 min walk
- Cheshire County Sports Club 640m · 8 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Ultrasound Direct 1615m · 20 min walk
- Countess of Chester Hospital 1882m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Upton Library 744m · 9 min walk
- Hoole Library 1723m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Chemistry Pits Play Area 766m · 10 min walk
- Wealstone Park 792m · 10 min walk
- Lime Wood Fields 853m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Upton-by-Chester High School 65m · 1 min walk
- Upton Westlea Primary School 394m · 5 min walk
- Mill View Primary School 744m · 9 min walk
- Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College 795m · 10 min walk
- Acresfield Academy 1077m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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- Chestnut Close — Cheshire West and Chester56
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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