Bathurst Avenue
Blackpool, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £95,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 16% 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 70), 16% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£95,000).
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 16% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£95,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), 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 £95,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Bathurst Avenue is located in Blackpool. Crime is a significant concern, with 376 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 188 violent offences were recorded (50% 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 261m away. The median property price is £95,000, with strong growth of 16% over five years. Based on 25 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 153m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. 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)
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: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Bathurst Avenue in Blackpool on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Bathurst Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Blackpool Sports Centre 1762m · 22 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Spire Fylde Coast Hospital 293m · 4 min walk
- Blackpool Victoria Hospital 684m · 9 min walk
- Remedy 1741m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Boundary Park 725m · 9 min walk
- Kingscote Park 879m · 11 min walk
- Salisbury Woodland Gardens 1066m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Christ The King Catholic Academy 153m · 2 min walk
- Boundary Primary School 215m · 3 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic Academy 347m · 4 min walk
- Blackpool Aspire Academy 1189m · 15 min walk
- Highfurlong School 1189m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Marlhill Road — Blackpool44
- Easington Crescent — Blackpool44
- Mather Street — Blackpool46
- Bela Grove — Blackpool46
- Caledonian Avenue — Blackpool45
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.