Parr Street
Warrington, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £117,500 with warm market liquidity. Strong 55% 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), 55% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£117,500).
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 55% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£117,500).
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%
Good entry point at £117,500, 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
Parr Street is located in Warrington. Crime is a significant concern, with 327 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 174 violent offences were recorded (53% of total). 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 (Orchard Street) is 318m away. The median property price is £117,500, with exceptional growth of 55% over five years. Based on 28 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 424m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 49 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
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Parr Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 397m · 5 min walk
- JD Gyms 498m · 6 min walk
- The Junction 619m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Bath Street Health & Wellbeing Centre 944m · 12 min walk
- Helsby Street Medical Centre 1024m · 13 min walk
- Warrington Community Ultrasound Service 1126m · 14 min walk
- Stockton Heath Medical Centre 1695m · 21 min walk
libraries (3)
- Warrington 789m · 10 min walk
- Stockton Heath 1797m · 22 min walk
- Orford Park 1955m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Marshall Gardens 532m · 7 min walk
- Saint Elphin's Park 769m · 10 min walk
- Saint Peter's Park 906m · 11 min walk
- Causeway Park 980m · 12 min walk
- Black Bear Park 1072m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Latchford St James CofE Primary School 425m · 5 min walk
- St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 797m · 10 min walk
- Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School 1454m · 18 min walk
- St Benedict's Catholic Primary School 1480m · 18 min walk
- Beamont Primary School 1555m · 19 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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