Old Gates Drive
Blackburn with Darwen, England
Reality check: At £214,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 25% 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 90), 25% 5-year growth.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (5/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
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: liquid market (score 90), 25% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (5/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £214,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (5) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 25% over 5 years, but environment scores only 5/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Old Gates Drive is located in Blackburn with Darwen, near Blackburn. Crime is around average for the area, with 142 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 35% of reported crimes. 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 (Gib Lane) is 239m away. The median property price is £214,000, with strong growth of 25% over five years. Based on 33 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 473m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% within its district.
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
Detached | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Old Gates Drive, with detailed information for each.
libraries (3)
- Livesey 475m · 6 min walk
- Cherry Tree Library 498m · 6 min walk
- Mill Hill 1233m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Tongue Hill Farm 1358m · 17 min walk
- Griffin Park 1637m · 20 min walk
- Witton Country Park 1653m · 21 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Biological Heritage Site 1654m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School 475m · 6 min walk
- Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery 710m · 9 min walk
- Meadowhead Junior School 740m · 9 min walk
- St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn 1235m · 15 min walk
- Witton Park Academy 1601m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
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- Lomond Gardens — Blackburn with Darwen58
- Livesey Branch Road — Blackburn with Darwen58
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- Boxwood Drive — Blackburn with Darwen57
- Moorland Drive — Blackburn with Darwen57
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.
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