The Serpentine South
Sefton, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £150,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 22% 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: liquid market (score 90), 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£150,000).
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (17/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
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 90), 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£150,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (17/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £150,000, but environment (17) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 22% over 5 years, but environment scores only 17/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Daily access score 26/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
The Serpentine South is located in Sefton, near Crosby. Crime is around average for the area, with 107 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 38% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Blundellsands United Reform Church (place of worship, 32m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Nicholas Road) is 124m away. The median property price is £150,000, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has a notable retired population. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 209m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Serpentine South, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Crosby Leisure Centre 825m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Alexandra Park 908m · 11 min walk
- Coronation Park 1213m · 15 min walk
- Victoria Park 1492m · 19 min walk
- The Beach Lawn 1563m · 20 min walk
- Adelaide Garden 1744m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Ursuline Catholic Primary School 210m · 3 min walk
- St Nicholas Church of England Primary School 556m · 7 min walk
- Valewood Primary School 1082m · 14 min walk
- St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School 1296m · 16 min walk
- St Michaels Church of England Academy 1343m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Osborne Road — Sefton60
- Sand Dune Close — Sefton58
- Merrilocks Road — Sefton58
- Lancaster Road — Sefton60
- The Walk — Sefton58
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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