Walby Close
Wirral, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £118,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 49% 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 70), 49% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£118,000).
Safety (15), environment (7), 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 49% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£118,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (7), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £118,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (7) 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 49% over 5 years, but environment scores only 7/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Walby Close is located in Wirral, near Birkenhead. Crime is a significant concern, with 366 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 174 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 74m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £118,000, with strong growth of 49% over five years. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 118m 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 38 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
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 Walby Close, with detailed information for each.
libraries (4)
- Woodchurch 550m · 7 min walk
- Ridgeway 779m · 10 min walk
- Upton 1516m · 19 min walk
- Prenton 1546m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- The Junction Play Area 1109m · 14 min walk
- Arrowe Park 1591m · 20 min walk
- Oxton Fields 1786m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Foxfield School 118m · 2 min walk
- St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School 241m · 3 min walk
- Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre 550m · 7 min walk
- Fender Primary School 550m · 7 min walk
- Ridgeway High School 779m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
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- Euston Grove — Wirral40
- Ridley Street — Wirral39
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- Falcon Road — Wirral39
- Ashford Road — Wirral39
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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