Duke Street
Wirral, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £127,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 40% 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), 40% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£127,000).
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 40% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£127,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (37), 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 £127,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (37) 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.
How Life Works Here
Duke Street is located in Wirral, near Birkenhead. Crime is a significant concern, with 351 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 187 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 (Cleveland Street) is 43m away. The median property price is £127,000, with strong growth of 40% over five years. Based on 53 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 494m 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 52 out of 100 for liveability. 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: 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 Duke Street, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Cavendish Medical Centre 760m · 10 min walk
- Miriam Medical Centre 773m · 10 min walk
- Victoria Central Health Centre 1821m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
- St James 1392m · 17 min walk
- Seacombe 1546m · 19 min walk
- Birkenhead Central 1627m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Birkenhead Park 834m · 10 min walk
- Victoria Park 1199m · 15 min walk
- Ilchester Park 1494m · 19 min walk
- Central Park 1683m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Kilgarth School 496m · 6 min walk
- Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School 537m · 7 min walk
- Cathcart Street Primary School 835m · 10 min walk
- Birkenhead Park School 1125m · 14 min walk
- Kingsway Primary School 1162m · 14 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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