Cotham 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), 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
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Cotham 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Claughton Street) is 40m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 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 392m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Cotham Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- YMCA 218m · 3 min walk
- Queens Park Leisure Centre 875m · 11 min walk
- JD Gym 1036m · 13 min walk
- Ruskin Fitness Club 1524m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- Central Library St Helens 160m · 2 min walk
- St Helens Library 452m · 6 min walk
- Peter Street Library 688m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Friends Garden 419m · 5 min walk
- Vera Page Park 642m · 8 min walk
- Fosters Park 705m · 9 min walk
- Queen's Park 992m · 12 min walk
- Victoria Park 1119m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Launchpad Centre 392m · 5 min walk
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 407m · 5 min walk
- St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School 491m · 6 min walk
- Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens 493m · 6 min walk
- Rivington Primary School 1347m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Shaw Street — St. Helens47
- Todd Road — St. Helens45
- Victoria Square — St. Helens46
- Waterloo Street — St. Helens44
- Bickerstaffe 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.