First Avenue

Liverpool, England

Local high street Busy, high footfall Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Limited green space nearby (environment 27/100). Best suited to investors who tolerate urban intensity.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 62% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£100,000).

Families
Below Average

Safety score of 30 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%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 62% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£100,000).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (27) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £100,000, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (27) is below average.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

56
Liveability Score
Top 22% in LiverpoolTop 18% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 25 transactions (moderate sample), 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

Growth not supported by environment

Prices grew 62% over 5 years, but environment scores only 27/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.

Transit hub environment

High transport (70) and access (75) with poor environment (27). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.

How Life Works Here

First Avenue is located in Liverpool. Crime rates are above average, with 245 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 42% of reports. Daily amenities are excellent, with 8 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (4), pharmacy (2), and fast_food (1). The closest is The Bistro (cafe, 21m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 261m away. The median property price is £100,000, with exceptional growth of 62% over five years. Based on 25 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 335m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Below Average (30)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Excellent (75)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Good (70)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Poor (27)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (45)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£100,000
Median Price
25
Transactions (2014–2026)
+62.5%
5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

The Bistro21m (0.3 min walk)
Restaurant29m (0.4 min walk)
Lloyds Pharmacy48m (0.6 min walk)
Torino Italian Cafe54m (0.7 min walk)
pharmacy92m (1.1 min walk)
Elective Care Centre cafe96m (1.2 min walk)
Salad141m (1.8 min walk)
cafe146m (1.8 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from First Avenue, with detailed information for each.

hospitals (1)

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parks & green spaces (4)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Aintree University Hospital bus_stop261m
Fazakerley Rail Station rail_station631m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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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