Pochin Street

Blaby, Leicestershire, England

Local high street Dense, noisy Car + some transport Risk: Medium Growth pocket Low confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £152,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 47% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: InvestorsGood

Strong case: 47% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£152,000).

Families
Fair

Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (20/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.

How this is calculated

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

Young Professionals
Fair

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Good

Strong case: 47% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£152,000).

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — safe, good daily access, walkable. But environment (20) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £152,000, but environment (20) is below average.

How this is calculated

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

55
Liveability Score
Top 3% in BlabyTop 20% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 11 transactions (limited sample), 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

Growth not supported by environment

Prices grew 47% over 5 years, but environment scores only 20/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.

How Life Works Here

Pochin Street is located in Blaby, near Croft, Leicestershire. Crime levels are below the local average (53 incidents in 12 months). Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (2), hairdresser (1), and playground (1). The closest is Wok in (fast food, 61m). The nearest transport stop is 87m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £152,000, with strong growth of 47% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 206m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% 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) Good (60)

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

Daily Access Excellent (75)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Poor (20)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (35)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£152,000
Median Price
11
Transactions (2015–2025)
+46.8%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable

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

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Nearby Amenities

Wok in61m (0.8 min walk)
Croft Post Office80m (1 min walk)
Croft Pizza Burger Kebab House88m (1.1 min walk)
Croft Hair and Beauty94m (1.2 min walk)
playground118m (1.5 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Pochin Street, with detailed information for each.

schools (1)

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Transport Links

Pochin Street bus_stop87m
Kendalls Avenue bus_stop224m
Bridle Way bus_stop273m
Croft Bridge bus_stop382m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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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