Drumhead Road
Chorley, Lancashire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (below average), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
Weak across environment (18), safety (40), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside. and weak transport (30) narrows demand.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (18), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£685,000) or poorly connected (transport 30). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Median price £685,000 based on only 8 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
Environment score 18/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
Drumhead Road is located in Chorley, Lancashire. Crime is around average for the area, with 261 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 470m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £685,000. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district.
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
Other | Freehold | 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 Drumhead Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- All Seasons Leisure Centre 941m · 12 min walk
- David Lloyd Clubs 1011m · 13 min walk
- Stalone Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy 1483m · 18 min walk
hospitals (3)
- NHS 693m · 9 min walk
- NHS 714m · 9 min walk
- Gold Standard Foot Care 1754m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Harpers Lane Recreation Ground 839m · 10 min walk
- Buckshaw Community Pond 1159m · 14 min walk
- Broadfields Pond 1187m · 15 min walk
- Sensory Garden 1508m · 19 min walk
- Northumberland Street Gardens 1923m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley 642m · 8 min walk
- St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley 861m · 11 min walk
- St Michael's Church of England High School 1024m · 13 min walk
- Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School 1115m · 14 min walk
- Highfield Community Primary School 1421m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Halton Avenue — Chorley45
- Kent Drive — Chorley45
- Temple Way — Chorley42
- Winchester Avenue — Chorley44
- Laurel Avenue — Chorley46
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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