Fisher Street
Blackpool, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £70,000 with warm market liquidity. Modest 4% growth over 5 years. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 4% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Safety (15), environment (35), 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 4% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £70,000, 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.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Fisher Street is located in Blackpool. Crime is a significant concern, with 424 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 208 violent offences were recorded (49% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is George Street Chippy (fast food, 55m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Buchanan Street) is 221m away. The median property price is £70,000, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability. 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)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Fisher Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 348m · 4 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Remedy 1468m · 18 min walk
- Spire Fylde Coast Hospital 1731m · 22 min walk
- Blackpool Victoria Hospital 1970m · 25 min walk
libraries (3)
- Blackpool Central 538m · 7 min walk
- Layton 961m · 12 min walk
- Revoe 1468m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Claremont Park 987m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School 688m · 9 min walk
- Westminster Primary Academy 943m · 12 min walk
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School 1249m · 16 min walk
- Woodlands School 1473m · 18 min walk
- Revoe Learning Academy 1654m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Elizabeth Street — Blackpool49
- Longton Road — Blackpool49
- Horncliffe Road — Blackpool50
- Buchanan Street — Blackpool42
- South King Street — Blackpool41
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.