Barley Close
Blackburn with Darwen, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Barley Close is located in Blackburn with Darwen, near Blackburn. Crime is a significant concern, with 383 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 153 violent offences were recorded (40% 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 (Higson Street) is 92m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 129m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 50 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)
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Barley Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 783m · 10 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Barbara Castle Way Health Centre 374m · 5 min walk
- Fenton Sports Injury Clinic 635m · 8 min walk
- Skinfinity Aesthetics Clinic 658m · 8 min walk
- Facem Aesthetics 1359m · 17 min walk
- Blackburn Birth Centre 1821m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
parks & green spaces (4)
- Corporation Park War Memorial 456m · 6 min walk
- Corporation Park 667m · 8 min walk
- Griffin Park 1156m · 14 min walk
- Witton Country Park 1855m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Ashworth Nursery School 130m · 2 min walk
- St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 231m · 3 min walk
- St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn 448m · 6 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School 566m · 7 min walk
- St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy 674m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
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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.