Grafton Street
Blackburn with Darwen, England
Reality check: At £92,750, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (25/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £92,750, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (21) is below average.
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 data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (21), 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 £92,750, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (21) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Grafton Street is located in Blackburn with Darwen, near Blackburn. Crime is a significant concern, with 407 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 157 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 (Hamilton Street) is 176m away. The median property price is £92,750. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 46 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), 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 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 Grafton Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 1607m · 20 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Blackburn Birth Centre 940m · 12 min walk
- Skinfinity Aesthetics Clinic 1308m · 16 min walk
- Fenton Sports Injury Clinic 1327m · 17 min walk
- Barbara Castle Way Health Centre 1551m · 19 min walk
- Facem Aesthetics 1951m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Mill Hill 681m · 8 min walk
- Blackburn 1552m · 19 min walk
- Roman Road 1673m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Griffin Park 792m · 10 min walk
- Corporation Park War Memorial 1769m · 22 min walk
- Witton Country Park 1913m · 24 min walk
- Corporation Park 1985m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy 651m · 8 min walk
- Longshaw Community Junior School 730m · 9 min walk
- Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School 748m · 9 min walk
- Griffin Park Primary School 780m · 10 min walk
- St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 1090m · 14 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.
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