The Paddock
Wirral, England
Reality check: At £416,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 56% 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), 56% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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), 56% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £416,500, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
The Paddock is located in Wirral, near Birkenhead. Crime levels are below the local average (19 incidents in 12 months). 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 (Ford Drive) is 184m away. The median property price is £416,500, with exceptional growth of 56% over five years. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has a notable retired population. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 66 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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
Detached | 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 The Paddock, with detailed information for each.
libraries (4)
- Upton 209m · 3 min walk
- Woodchurch 1168m · 15 min walk
- Beechwood 1193m · 15 min walk
- Ridgeway 1462m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- The Junction Play Area 632m · 8 min walk
- Upton Park 1252m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton 546m · 7 min walk
- Upton Hall School FCJ 605m · 8 min walk
- Overchurch Infant School 758m · 10 min walk
- Overchurch Junior School 758m · 10 min walk
- Hayfield School 759m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Green Mount — Wirral66
- Loretto Drive — Wirral66
- Jocelyn Close — Wirral66
- Shrewsbury Drive — Wirral65
- Heath Drive — Wirral67
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.