Lower Ashworth Close
Blackburn with Darwen, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (below average), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
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 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Lower Ashworth Close is located in Blackburn with Darwen, near Blackburn. Crime is a significant concern, with 1257 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 491 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is place_of_worship (place of worship, 26m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 53m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 132m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Lower Ashworth Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 948m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Barbara Castle Way Health Centre 611m · 8 min walk
- Fenton Sports Injury Clinic 737m · 9 min walk
- Skinfinity Aesthetics Clinic 749m · 9 min walk
- Blackburn Birth Centre 1686m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
parks & green spaces (4)
- Corporation Park War Memorial 713m · 9 min walk
- Corporation Park 900m · 11 min walk
- Griffin Park 900m · 11 min walk
- Witton Country Park 1685m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 132m · 2 min walk
- Ashworth Nursery School 156m · 2 min walk
- St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy 439m · 6 min walk
- Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School 618m · 8 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School 780m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Hazel Close — Blackburn with Darwen45
- Lower Hazel Close — Blackburn with Darwen45
- Turn Lane — Blackburn with Darwen47
- Midsummer Street — Blackburn with Darwen47
- Sniddle Hill Lane — Blackburn with Darwen46
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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