London Street
Sefton, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £187,500 with warm market liquidity. Strong 24% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family appeal narrows demand to singles and couples.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 24% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£187,500).
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: liquid market (score 70), 24% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£187,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £187,500, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
London Street is located in Sefton, near Southport. Crime is a significant concern, with 1208 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 493 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (3), convenience (1), and fast_food (1). The closest is The Albert (pub, 12m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 72m away. The median property price is £187,500, with strong growth of 24% over five years. Based on 27 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
Other | Leasehold | Market: warm
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 London Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Everlast Gyms 210m · 3 min walk
- Les Dodd Pool Room 328m · 4 min walk
hospitals (2)
- iSIGHT 1125m · 14 min walk
- Hartley Hospital 1369m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Model Railway Village 642m · 8 min walk
- Kings Gardens 743m · 9 min walk
- Princess Park 904m · 11 min walk
- Victoria Park 1143m · 14 min walk
- Rose Garden 1392m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport 551m · 7 min walk
- St Philip's Church of England Primary School 826m · 10 min walk
- Linaker Primary School 976m · 12 min walk
- Norwood Primary School 1530m · 19 min walk
- Birkdale Primary School 1742m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Tulketh Street — Sefton47
- Wesley Street — Sefton48
- Market Street — Sefton50
- Chapel Street — Sefton49
- Bath Street North — Sefton62
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.
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