Fernleigh Close

Blackpool, England

Suburban residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £112,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 23% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 23% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£112,000).

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 23% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£112,000).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Affordable at £112,000 with decent transport (90) and services (58). Good first step.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

66
Liveability Score
Top 1% in BlackpoolTop 2% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 18 transactions (moderate sample), 6 data sources

How Life Works Here

Fernleigh Close is located in Blackpool. Crime is around average for the area, with 293 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Cairo (fast food, 95m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Bispham Village) is 114m away. The median property price is £112,000, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 214m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 66 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Below Average (40)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Fair (58)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Good (64)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (80)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (70)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£112,000
Median Price
18
Transactions (2014–2025)
+22.7%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Cairo95m (1.2 min walk)
Thai Thip95m (1.2 min walk)
The Inn Place96m (1.2 min walk)
Headhunters96m (1.2 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Fernleigh Close, with detailed information for each.

libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Bispham Village bus_stop114m
Bispham Roundabout bus_stop144m
Sandhurst Avenue (Blackpool Tramway) metro_station872m
Sandhurst Avenue (Blackpool Tramway) rail_station875m
Sandhurst Avenue (Blackpool Tramway) tram_stop876m
Bispham (Blackpool Tramway) rail_station958m
Bispham (Blackpool Tramway) metro_station965m
Bispham (Blackpool Tramway) tram_stop973m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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.

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