Elmslie Gardens
Blackpool, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), 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 £197,975, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Elmslie Gardens is located in Blackpool. Crime is around average for the area, with 252 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 40% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 190m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £197,975, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 195m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability.
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 | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Elmslie Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Blackpool Sports Centre 366m · 5 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Remedy 390m · 5 min walk
- Blackpool Victoria Hospital 1564m · 20 min walk
- Spire Fylde Coast Hospital 1913m · 24 min walk
libraries (4)
- Revoe 984m · 12 min walk
- Palatine 1615m · 20 min walk
- Layton 1904m · 24 min walk
- Blackpool Central 1926m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Stanley Park 648m · 8 min walk
- Revoe Park 1046m · 13 min walk
- Crossland Road Park 1290m · 16 min walk
- Kingscote Park 1657m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Woodlands School 195m · 2 min walk
- Park Community Academy 195m · 2 min walk
- Educational Diversity 361m · 4 min walk
- St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool 554m · 7 min walk
- St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School 1091m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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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.