Honey Hole
Blackburn with Darwen, England
Reality check: Investment fundamentals look strong on paper. Price data (£105,750) 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 — 29% 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 — 29% 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 £105,750, 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 £105,750 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Honey Hole 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 118m away. The median property price is £105,750, with strong growth of 29% over five years. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 457m 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 Honey Hole, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 1349m · 17 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Blackburn Birth Centre 329m · 4 min walk
- Skinfinity Aesthetics Clinic 1119m · 14 min walk
- Fenton Sports Injury Clinic 1151m · 14 min walk
- Facem Aesthetics 1402m · 18 min walk
- Barbara Castle Way Health Centre 1577m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Roman Road 1089m · 14 min walk
- Blackburn 1433m · 18 min walk
- Mill Hill 1591m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Queen's Park 1305m · 16 min walk
- Griffin Park 1654m · 21 min walk
- Corporation Park War Memorial 1897m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Longshaw Community Junior School 457m · 6 min walk
- St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn 483m · 6 min walk
- Blackburn Central High School 581m · 7 min walk
- Longshaw Nursery School 908m · 11 min walk
- Longshaw Infant School 908m · 11 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.