Orme Street
Blackpool, England
Reality check: At £61,000, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (25/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £61,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (32) is below average.
Safety score of 25 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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (32), 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 £61,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (32) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 8% over 5 years, but environment scores only 32/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Orme Street is located in Blackpool. Crime is a significant concern, with 325 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 123 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Blenheim Avenue) is 142m away. The median property price is £61,000, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 476m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 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), 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: warm
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 Orme Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Bannatynes Health Club 481m · 6 min walk
- The Gym 1098m · 14 min walk
libraries (4)
- Revoe 302m · 4 min walk
- Blackpool Central 1218m · 15 min walk
- Palatine 1524m · 19 min walk
- Layton 1873m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Revoe Park 577m · 7 min walk
- Sparrow's Park 782m · 10 min walk
- George Bancroft Park 1077m · 14 min walk
- Harold Larwood Park 1094m · 14 min walk
- Watson Road Park 1950m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Revoe Learning Academy 477m · 6 min walk
- Woodlands School 725m · 9 min walk
- Park Community Academy 725m · 9 min walk
- Blackpool Gateway Academy 947m · 12 min walk
- St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School 1026m · 13 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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