Longshaw Lane
Blackburn with Darwen, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £95,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 42% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 42% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£95,000).
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 42% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£95,000).
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 £95,000, 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.
How Life Works Here
Longshaw Lane 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 dominates reports. 157 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area 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 (Infirmary Road) is 162m away. The median property price is £95,000, with strong growth of 42% over five years. Based on 26 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 451m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 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
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Longshaw Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 1642m · 20 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Blackburn Birth Centre 673m · 8 min walk
- Skinfinity Aesthetics Clinic 1348m · 17 min walk
- Fenton Sports Injury Clinic 1372m · 17 min walk
- Barbara Castle Way Health Centre 1665m · 21 min walk
- Facem Aesthetics 1908m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Mill Hill 870m · 11 min walk
- Roman Road 1393m · 17 min walk
- Blackburn 1625m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Griffin Park 1072m · 13 min walk
- Corporation Park War Memorial 1917m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Longshaw Community Junior School 453m · 6 min walk
- Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School 817m · 10 min walk
- Longshaw Nursery School 826m · 10 min walk
- Longshaw Infant School 826m · 10 min walk
- St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy 847m · 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.