Volunteer Street
Cheshire West and Chester, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (26). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£240,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for 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.
Daily access score 26/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Volunteer Street is located in Cheshire West and Chester, near Chester. Crime is a significant concern, with 766 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 463 violent offences were recorded (60% 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 Opera (restaurant, 40m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 69m away. The median property price is £240,000, though prices have fallen 13% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 402m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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: 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 Volunteer Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Grosvenor Rowing Club 434m · 5 min walk
- Royal Chester Rowing Club 541m · 7 min walk
- The Gym Group Chester City Centre 861m · 11 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Well Travelled Clinic 298m · 4 min walk
- Ultrasound Direct 1504m · 19 min walk
libraries (4)
- Chester Library 490m · 6 min walk
- Hoole Library 1499m · 19 min walk
- Bishops' High Library 1703m · 21 min walk
- Lache Library 1980m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Edgar's Field Park 464m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy 403m · 5 min walk
- Chester International School 535m · 7 min walk
- The Catholic High School, Chester 943m · 12 min walk
- Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School 1075m · 13 min walk
- St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School 1268m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Duke Street — Cheshire West and Chester41
- Albion Place — Cheshire West and Chester42
- Grosvenor Place — Cheshire West and Chester40
- Bunce Street — Cheshire West and Chester41
- Rugby Road — 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.