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Leamington Road

Blackpool, England

Suburban residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Starter home Medium confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Below Average

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%

Young Professionals
Good

Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Fair

Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 70).

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (15), environment (42). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £140,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.

How this is calculated

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

56
Liveability Score
Top 28% in BlackpoolTop 19% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 28 transactions (moderate sample), 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

How Life Works Here

Leamington Road is located in Blackpool. Crime is a significant concern, with 331 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 174 violent offences were recorded (53% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Raikes Hall Hotel (pub, 41m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Buchanan Street) is 195m away. The median property price is £140,000. Based on 28 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 362m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety (area) Poor (15)

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

Daily Access Fair (58)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (42)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (45)

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

£140,000
Median Price
28
Transactions (2014–2025)
-2.9%
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

Raikes Hall Hotel41m (0.5 min walk)
Big Butts Sandwich Bar75m (0.9 min walk)
Koziolek75m (0.9 min walk)
Thirsty? Alehouse78m (1 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Leamington Road, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

hospitals (3)

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libraries (3)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Buchanan Street bus_stop195m
Devonshire Square bus_stop208m
Conservative Club bus_stop211m
North Station (Blackpool Tramway) metro_station723m
North Station (Blackpool Tramway) rail_station725m
Blackpool North Rail Station rail_station733m
Talbot Road (Blackpool Tramway) metro_station942m
Talbot Road (Blackpool Tramway) rail_station943m

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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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