Balmoral Gardens
Blackburn with Darwen, England
Reality check: At £229,625, this is a premium entry point. Strong 23% 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), 23% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (28), safety (45), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
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), 23% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (28), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£229,625) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 23% over 5 years, but environment scores only 28/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Balmoral Gardens is located in Blackburn with Darwen, near Darwen. Crime is around average for the area, with 101 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 42% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 76m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £229,625, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 22 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 201m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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: 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 Balmoral Gardens, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (3)
- Whitehall Park 656m · 8 min walk
- Bold Venture Park 1539m · 19 min walk
- Bold Venture Park (Upper Section) 1565m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy 201m · 2 min walk
- Ashleigh Primary School 454m · 6 min walk
- Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School 987m · 12 min walk
- Turncroft Nursery School 1380m · 17 min walk
- Sudell Primary School 1640m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Portland Street — Blackburn with Darwen51
- Alfred Street — Blackburn with Darwen50
- Melbourne Street — Blackburn with Darwen50
- St Barnabas Street — Blackburn with Darwen49
- Balmoral Road — Blackburn with Darwen49
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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