Birkacre Brow
Chorley, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £192,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 86% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. 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: 86% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£192,500). But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and transport (30) may concern parents.
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: 86% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£192,500). But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But car dependency reduces independence, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £192,500 with transport trade-offs.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Birkacre Brow is located in Chorley, Lancashire. Crime is around average for the area, with 126 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 48% 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 328m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £192,500, with exceptional growth of 86% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 494m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Semi-Detached | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Birkacre Brow, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Body Culture 1752m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Yarrow Valley Country Park 240m · 3 min walk
- Berry's Garden 552m · 7 min walk
- Yarrow Valley Country Park 982m · 12 min walk
- Mayflower Gardens 1053m · 13 min walk
- Yarrow Valley Country Park - Dob Brow Pastures 1487m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Coppull Parish Church of England Primary School 495m · 6 min walk
- Coppull Primary School and Nursery 1095m · 14 min walk
- Southlands High School 1345m · 17 min walk
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley 1426m · 18 min walk
- Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit 1590m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Rufford Close — Chorley52
- Judeland — Chorley53
- Edgefield — Chorley55
- Long Croft Meadow — Chorley55
- Yewtree Close — Chorley50
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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