Simmons' Street
Blackburn with Darwen, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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 some areas could be better.
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
Good with limitations — walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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
Simmons' 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. The closest is Heavenly Desserts (cafe, 79m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Suddell Cross) is 59m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 18 schools within 2 km, 18 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 317m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 9% within its district. 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Simmons' Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 406m · 5 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Barbara Castle Way Health Centre 76m · 1 min walk
- Fenton Sports Injury Clinic 422m · 5 min walk
- Skinfinity Aesthetics Clinic 455m · 6 min walk
- Facem Aesthetics 973m · 12 min walk
- Blackburn Birth Centre 1863m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Corporation Park War Memorial 382m · 5 min walk
- Corporation Park 650m · 8 min walk
- Griffin Park 1570m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn 317m · 4 min walk
- Ashworth Nursery School 573m · 7 min walk
- St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 577m · 7 min walk
- St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn 829m · 10 min walk
- Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School 866m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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- St Paul's Avenue — Blackburn with Darwen48
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- Regent Street — Blackburn with Darwen45
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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