Brush Street
Burnley, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £39,497 with hot market liquidity. Strong 54% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 54% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£39,497).
Safety (15), environment (9), 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 54% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£39,497).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (9), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £39,497, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (9) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 54% over 5 years, but environment scores only 9/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Brush Street is located in Burnley, Lancashire. Crime is a significant concern, with 466 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 195 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 links nearby. The nearest stop (Florence Street) is 160m away. The median property price is £39,497, with exceptional growth of 54% over five years. Based on 46 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 455m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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 | Leasehold | 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 Brush Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym Group 714m · 9 min walk
- The BEST (Burnley Enterprise of Sport & Training) Centre 1612m · 20 min walk
- Xercise4Less 1919m · 24 min walk
- JD Gyms 1995m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Scott Park 1016m · 13 min walk
- Ightenhill Park 1289m · 16 min walk
- Burnley Crematorium 1294m · 16 min walk
- Healy Wood 1636m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Taywood Nursery School 456m · 6 min walk
- Broadfield Specialist School 732m · 9 min walk
- Ightenhill Nursery School 869m · 11 min walk
- Burnley Ightenhill Primary School 888m · 11 min walk
- Whittlefield Primary School 922m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Florence Street — Burnley45
- Harold Avenue — Burnley46
- Burdett Street — Burnley34
- Smirthwaite Street — Burnley37
- Greenwood Close — Burnley38
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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