Bickerstaffe Street
St. Helens, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Bickerstaffe Street is located in St. Helens, near St Helens. Crime is a significant concern, with 1045 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 514 violent offences were recorded (49% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 68m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 331m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Bickerstaffe Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Queens Park Leisure Centre 1100m · 14 min walk
- JD Gym 1232m · 15 min walk
- Ruskin Fitness Club 1750m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Central Library St Helens 72m · 1 min walk
- St Helens Library 359m · 4 min walk
- Peter Street Library 911m · 11 min walk
- Parr Library 1847m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Vera Page Park 496m · 6 min walk
- Fosters Park 605m · 8 min walk
- Victoria Park 1282m · 16 min walk
- Haresfinch Park 1663m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 332m · 4 min walk
- Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens 431m · 5 min walk
- Launchpad Centre 497m · 6 min walk
- St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School 717m · 9 min walk
- Merton Bank Primary School 1198m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
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- Shaw Street — St. Helens45
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.