Woodbury Avenue
Blackburn with Darwen, England
Reality check: At £60,000, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (25/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £60,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (6) is below average.
Safety (25), environment (6), and school access (35) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (25), environment (6), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £60,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (6) is below average.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Woodbury Avenue is located in Blackburn with Darwen, near Blackburn. Crime is a significant concern, with 407 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 157 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 (Malvern Avenue) is 100m away. The median property price is £60,000. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 336m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 45 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: 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 Woodbury Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 1774m · 22 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Blackburn Birth Centre 578m · 7 min walk
- Skinfinity Aesthetics Clinic 1486m · 19 min walk
- Fenton Sports Injury Clinic 1512m · 19 min walk
- Barbara Castle Way Health Centre 1828m · 23 min walk
- Facem Aesthetics 1998m · 25 min walk
libraries (3)
- Mill Hill 946m · 12 min walk
- Roman Road 1233m · 15 min walk
- Blackburn 1774m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Griffin Park 1234m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Longshaw Community Junior School 337m · 4 min walk
- Longshaw Nursery School 642m · 8 min walk
- Longshaw Infant School 642m · 8 min walk
- Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School 975m · 12 min walk
- St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy 1031m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Primrose Hill — Blackburn with Darwen45
- Royal Close — Blackburn with Darwen45
- Holden Close — Blackburn with Darwen46
- Fraser Way — Blackburn with Darwen46
- Robertson Walk — 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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