Shaw Street
Blackburn with Darwen, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £81,000, but safety (25) needs consideration.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. 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 (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £81,000, but safety (25) needs consideration.
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.
How Life Works Here
Shaw Street is located in Blackburn with Darwen, near Blackburn. Crime is a significant concern, with 383 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 153 violent offences were recorded (40% 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 51m away. The median property price is £81,000. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. 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 182m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The data suggests this area could appeal to first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 46 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), 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 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 Shaw Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 784m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Barbara Castle Way Health Centre 345m · 4 min walk
- Fenton Sports Injury Clinic 662m · 8 min walk
- Skinfinity Aesthetics Clinic 686m · 9 min walk
- Blackburn Birth Centre 1888m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
parks & green spaces (4)
- Corporation Park War Memorial 385m · 5 min walk
- Corporation Park 593m · 7 min walk
- Griffin Park 1213m · 15 min walk
- Witton Country Park 1875m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Ashworth Nursery School 182m · 2 min walk
- St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 305m · 4 min walk
- St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn 476m · 6 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School 494m · 6 min walk
- St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy 747m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Lois Place — Blackburn with Darwen46
- Spring View — Blackburn with Darwen46
- Ada Street — Blackburn with Darwen46
- Higson Street — Blackburn with Darwen46
- Shaw Close — Blackburn with Darwen45
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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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