Albion Street
Blackburn with Darwen, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £77,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 21% 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.
Strong case: 21% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£77,500).
Safety (25), environment (7), and school access (35) are all weak. Not a family area.
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: 21% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£77,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (7), 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 £77,500, but safety (25) 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 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 21% over 5 years, but environment scores only 7/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Albion Street is located in Blackburn with Darwen, near Blackburn. Crime is a significant concern, with 353 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 139 violent offences were recorded (39% 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 (Brackendale Court) is 41m away. The median property price is £77,500, with strong growth of 21% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 48 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: stable
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 Albion Street, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Blackburn Birth Centre 1142m · 14 min walk
- Skinfinity Aesthetics Clinic 1972m · 25 min walk
- Fenton Sports Injury Clinic 1993m · 25 min walk
libraries (3)
- Mill Hill 583m · 7 min walk
- Roman Road 1590m · 20 min walk
- Livesey 1985m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Griffin Park 1170m · 15 min walk
schools (4)
- Meadowhead Junior School 822m · 10 min walk
- Eden School 1050m · 13 min walk
- Griffin Park Primary School 1204m · 15 min walk
- St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy 1311m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Fernhurst Street — Blackburn with Darwen48
- Langho Street — Blackburn with Darwen48
- Ambleside Drive — Blackburn with Darwen50
- Dawlish Close — Blackburn with Darwen48
- Tiverton Drive — Blackburn with Darwen48
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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