Lilac Avenue
Blackpool, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 68% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 68% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 £105,000, 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.
How Life Works Here
Lilac Avenue is located in Blackpool. Crime is a significant concern, with 391 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 182 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 106m away. The median property price is £105,000, with exceptional growth of 68% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 274m away. 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 first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Lilac Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Blackpool Sports Centre 1111m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Revoe 536m · 7 min walk
- Palatine 909m · 11 min walk
- Blackpool Central 1940m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Revoe Park 384m · 5 min walk
- George Bancroft Park 721m · 9 min walk
- Crossland Road Park 1014m · 13 min walk
- Watson Road Park 1340m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Revoe Learning Academy 275m · 3 min walk
- Blackpool Gateway Academy 623m · 8 min walk
- Waterloo Primary Academy 644m · 8 min walk
- Woodlands School 734m · 9 min walk
- Park Community Academy 734m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
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- Airdrie Place — Blackpool43
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- Cameron Avenue — Blackpool43
- Croasdale Walk — Blackpool41
- Campbell Avenue — 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.