Henson Avenue
Blackpool, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £105,000 with hot market liquidity. Modest 6% growth over 5 years. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 6% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£105,000). But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (9/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, 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 90), 6% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£105,000). But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (9/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £105,000, but transport (30) means car needed and environment (9) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 6% over 5 years, but environment scores only 9/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Environment score 9/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
Henson Avenue is located in Blackpool. Crime is around average for the area, with 93 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 £105,000, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 46 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has a notable retired population. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 173m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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: hot
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 Henson Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- JD Gyms 1106m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Highfield Road Park 1016m · 13 min walk
- Crossland Road Park 1241m · 16 min walk
- Watson Road Park 1346m · 17 min walk
- The Louie Horrocks Playing Fields 1461m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Highfield Leadership Academy 174m · 2 min walk
- Hawes Side Academy 375m · 5 min walk
- Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool 436m · 5 min walk
- Marton Primary Academy and Nursery 681m · 8 min walk
- Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School 1260m · 16 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.
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