Rickman Street
Liverpool, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £39,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 140% 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: 140% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£39,000).
Safety (15), environment (6), and school access (40) are all weak. Not a family area.
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: 140% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£39,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (6), and services (30) 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 £39,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (6) 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 140% over 5 years, but environment scores only 6/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Rickman Street is located in Liverpool. Crime is a significant concern, with 347 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 205 violent offences were recorded (59% of total). 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 (Briar Street) is 235m away. The median property price is £39,000, with exceptional growth of 140% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 253m 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 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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 | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 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 Rickman Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Powerleague 443m · 6 min walk
- Rydal Gym 696m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Canalside Park 1210m · 15 min walk
- Brow Side Gardens, Everton Park 1313m · 16 min walk
- Everton Nature Garden 1418m · 18 min walk
- Breeze Hill (Millennium Green) 1587m · 20 min walk
- Everton Park 1677m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School 253m · 3 min walk
- Notre Dame Catholic Academy 911m · 11 min walk
- Everton Free School & Football College 977m · 12 min walk
- Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 983m · 12 min walk
- St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School 1198m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Primrose Street — Liverpool44
- Fountains Road — Liverpool44
- Wulstan Street — Liverpool45
- Wykeham Street — Liverpool45
- Briar Street — Liverpool44
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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