Norley Close
Warrington, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £112,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 39% 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), 39% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£112,000).
Safety (15), environment (27), 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: liquid market (score 90), 39% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£112,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (27), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £112,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (27) 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 39% over 5 years, but environment scores only 27/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Norley Close is located in Warrington. Crime is a significant concern, with 380 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 249 violent offences were recorded (66% of total). 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 187m away. The median property price is £112,000, with strong growth of 39% over five years. Based on 41 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 269m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 42 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), 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 | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Norley Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Warrington Islamic Association 702m · 9 min walk
- David Lloyd Clubs 763m · 10 min walk
- Smithy's Gym 857m · 11 min walk
- TeamSport Karting 1194m · 15 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Warrington Hospital 432m · 5 min walk
- Warrington Community Ultrasound Service 1142m · 14 min walk
- Bath Street Health & Wellbeing Centre 1144m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Sankey Recreation Ground 515m · 6 min walk
- Bank Park 1011m · 13 min walk
- Bewsey Park 1143m · 14 min walk
- Twenty Acre Park 1360m · 17 min walk
- Sankey Valley Park 1388m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 269m · 3 min walk
- Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School 362m · 4 min walk
- St Gregory's Catholic High School 390m · 5 min walk
- Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery 726m · 9 min walk
- Bewsey Lodge Primary School 909m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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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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