Gillies Street
Blackburn with Darwen, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas 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 some areas 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 (32). 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
Gillies Street is located in Blackburn with Darwen, near Blackburn. Crime is a significant concern, with 362 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 122 violent offences were recorded (34% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is St Georges Surgery (doctors, 57m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (St Georges Surgery) is 73m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 208m 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Gillies Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 1201m · 15 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Blackburn Birth Centre 570m · 7 min walk
- Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital 968m · 12 min walk
- Skinfinity Aesthetics Clinic 1017m · 13 min walk
- Fenton Sports Injury Clinic 1050m · 13 min walk
- Facem Aesthetics 1165m · 15 min walk
libraries (3)
- Roman Road 1207m · 15 min walk
- Blackburn 1322m · 16 min walk
- Mill Hill 1836m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Queen's Park 1065m · 13 min walk
- Griffin Park 1828m · 23 min walk
- Corporation Park War Memorial 1832m · 23 min walk
schools (4)
- St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn 208m · 3 min walk
- Blackburn Central High School 400m · 5 min walk
- Longshaw Community Junior School 733m · 9 min walk
- St Matthew's Church of England Primary School 803m · 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.