Winwick Quay
Warrington, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for young professionals (below average), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
Safety (15), environment (22), and school access (30) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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
Safety (15), environment (22), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 30) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Environment score 22/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
Winwick Quay is located in Warrington. Crime is a significant concern, with 322 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 186 violent offences were recorded (58% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 322m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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. Overall, this street scores 34 out of 100 for liveability. 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Winwick Quay, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- The Alders 623m · 8 min walk
- Lea Court 1126m · 14 min walk
- Hollins Park 1209m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Longford Park 700m · 9 min walk
- Sankey Valley Park 1068m · 13 min walk
- Sankey Valley Park 1076m · 13 min walk
- Dallam Recreation Ground 1367m · 17 min walk
- Bewsey Park 1970m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School 839m · 10 min walk
- St Stephen's Catholic Primary School 998m · 12 min walk
- Dallam Community Primary School 1038m · 13 min walk
- Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School 1174m · 15 min walk
- Winwick CofE Primary School 1466m · 18 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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