Devonport Road
Blackburn with Darwen, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for retirees (below average). Price data (£97,500) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 100% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 100% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Good entry point at £97,500, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £97,500 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Devonport Road 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 146m away. The median property price is £97,500, with exceptional growth of 100% over five years. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 234m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Devonport Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (4)
- Barbara Castle Way Health Centre 510m · 6 min walk
- Fenton Sports Injury Clinic 856m · 11 min walk
- Skinfinity Aesthetics Clinic 881m · 11 min walk
- Facem Aesthetics 1547m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
parks & green spaces (4)
- Corporation Park War Memorial 419m · 5 min walk
- Corporation Park 539m · 7 min walk
- Griffin Park 1176m · 15 min walk
- Witton Country Park 1728m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Ashworth Nursery School 234m · 3 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School 407m · 5 min walk
- St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 422m · 5 min walk
- Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn 581m · 7 min walk
- St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy 819m · 10 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.