Amberwood Drive
Blackburn with Darwen, England
Reality check: At £147,500, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £147,500, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (17) is below average.
Weak across environment (17), safety (40), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 6% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (17), 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 £147,500, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (17) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 6% over 5 years, but environment scores only 17/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Amberwood Drive is located in Blackburn with Darwen, near Blackburn. Crime is around average for the area, with 169 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. 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 (Beaumaris Avenue) is 85m away. The median property price is £147,500, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 357m away. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 13% 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), 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Amberwood Drive, with detailed information for each.
libraries (3)
- Mill Hill 581m · 7 min walk
- Livesey 1038m · 13 min walk
- Cherry Tree Library 1067m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Griffin Park 993m · 12 min walk
- Witton Country Park 1359m · 17 min walk
- Tongue Hill Farm 1774m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery 358m · 4 min walk
- Meadowhead Junior School 507m · 6 min walk
- Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School 1038m · 13 min walk
- Griffin Park Primary School 1072m · 13 min walk
- Witton Park Academy 1079m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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- Millwood Close — Blackburn with Darwen54
- Holker Street — Blackburn with Darwen55
- Feniscliffe Drive — Blackburn with Darwen54
- Broadway Street — Blackburn with Darwen52
- Alpha Street — Blackburn with Darwen54
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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