The Spinney
Knowsley, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £92,475 with stable market liquidity. Strong 42% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 42% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£92,475).
Safety (15), environment (21), and school access (25) are all weak. Not a family area.
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: 42% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£92,475).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (21), and services (16) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £92,475, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (21) is below average.
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.
Family score 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 42% over 5 years, but environment scores only 21/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
The Spinney is located in Knowsley, near Prescot. Crime is a significant concern, with 374 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 218 violent offences were recorded (58% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is a Pitch at 172m. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 261m away. The median property price is £92,475, with strong growth of 42% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 190m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 37 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), 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: 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 The Spinney, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (3)
- Rollercoaster 651m · 8 min walk
- Stadt Moers Park: Pottery Fields 1813m · 23 min walk
- Henley Park 1831m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- The Prescot School 191m · 2 min walk
- Our Lady's Catholic Primary School 468m · 6 min walk
- Evelyn Community Primary School 971m · 12 min walk
- Prescot Primary School 1033m · 13 min walk
- St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School 1334m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Olive Road — Knowsley38
- Marnwood Road — Knowsley39
- Tulip Avenue — Knowsley37
- Wimborne Road — Knowsley38
- Primrose Way — Knowsley37
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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