Nansen Road
Blackburn with Darwen, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £109,000 with stable 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: 42% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£109,000).
Safety score of 15 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%
Strong case: 42% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£109,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (43), 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 £109,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Nansen Road is located in Blackburn with Darwen, near Blackburn. Crime is a significant concern, with 354 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 152 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). 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 (Markham Road) is 23m away. The median property price is £109,000, with strong growth of 42% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 288m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 48 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), 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Nansen Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 1976m · 25 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Skinfinity Aesthetics Clinic 1707m · 21 min walk
- Fenton Sports Injury Clinic 1710m · 21 min walk
- Barbara Castle Way Health Centre 1715m · 21 min walk
- Blackburn Birth Centre 1766m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Mill Hill 532m · 7 min walk
- Livesey 1698m · 21 min walk
- Cherry Tree Library 1727m · 22 min walk
- Blackburn 1833m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Griffin Park 208m · 3 min walk
- Witton Country Park 1099m · 14 min walk
- Corporation Park War Memorial 1789m · 22 min walk
- Corporation Park 1911m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Griffin Park Primary School 288m · 4 min walk
- Witton Park Academy 520m · 6 min walk
- Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery 1018m · 13 min walk
- Meadowhead Junior School 1158m · 14 min walk
- Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy 1219m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
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- Charlotte Street — 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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