Grierson Street
Liverpool, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £39,999 with stable market liquidity. 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: 26% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£39,999).
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 26% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£39,999).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (29), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £39,999, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (29) 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.
Prices grew 26% over 5 years, but environment scores only 29/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Grierson Street is located in Liverpool. Crime is a significant concern, with 466 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 236 violent offences were recorded (51% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Boswell Street) is 113m away. The median property price is £39,999, with strong growth of 26% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 355m 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. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Grierson Street, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Smithdown Children's NHS Walk-in Centre 1132m · 14 min walk
- Paddington Community Diagnostic Centre 1189m · 15 min walk
- Royal Liverpool University Hospital 1613m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Sydney Jones Library 1079m · 14 min walk
- Toxteth 1301m · 16 min walk
- Kensington 1697m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Webster Road Park 668m · 8 min walk
- Falkner Square Gardens 833m · 10 min walk
- Princes Park 1080m · 14 min walk
- Wavertree Botanic Gardens 1287m · 16 min walk
- Henderson Green 1326m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Smithdown Primary School 355m · 4 min walk
- Archbishop Blanch CofE High School 580m · 7 min walk
- Kingsley Community School 586m · 7 min walk
- Chatham Place Nursery School 602m · 8 min walk
- St Anne's Catholic Primary School 797m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
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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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