Waverley Road

Wirral, England

Local high street Busy, high footfall Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Limited green space nearby (environment 28/100). Best suited to young professionals who tolerate urban intensity.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsExcellent

Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Below Average

Weak across environment (28), safety (45), or school access (40). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 38% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (28) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Possible first step at £220,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (28) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

63
Liveability Score
Top 7% in WirralTop 5% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 15 transactions (moderate sample), 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

Growth not supported by environment

Prices grew 38% over 5 years, but environment scores only 28/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.

Transit hub environment

High transport (90) and access (75) with poor environment (28). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.

How Life Works Here

Waverley Road is located in Wirral, near Hoylake. Crime is around average for the area, with 105 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 41% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (3), childcare (1), and hairdresser (1). The closest is Lino's (restaurant, 33m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Shaw Street) is 132m away. The median property price is £220,000, with strong growth of 38% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 39m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 63 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 7% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Fair (45)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Excellent (75)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Poor (28)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (40)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£220,000
Median Price
15
Transactions (2014–2025)
+38.3%
5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Lino's33m (0.4 min walk)
The Quirky Cafe40m (0.5 min walk)
Three Dollar Bill66m (0.8 min walk)
The Mulberry Tree66m (0.8 min walk)
Wirral Turkish Barbers68m (0.8 min walk)
Charelles72m (0.9 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Waverley Road, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

hospitals (1)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (4)

schools (3)

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Transport Links

Shaw Street bus_stop132m
Manor Road Station bus_stop143m
Manor Road Rail Station rail_station146m
Melrose Avenue bus_stop232m
Alderley Road bus_stop435m
Hoylake Rail Station rail_station668m
Meols Rail Station rail_station1380m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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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