Factory Lane
Chorley, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £149,775 with stable market liquidity. Strong 41% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 41% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£149,775).
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 41% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£149,775).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), 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 £149,775, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Factory Lane is located in Chorley, near Bamber Bridge, Lancashire. Crime is around average for the area, with 134 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 45% 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 240m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £149,775, with strong growth of 41% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 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)
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: stable
Based on 9 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 Factory Lane, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (3)
- Carr Brook Linear Park 1272m · 16 min walk
- Cuerden Valley Park 1571m · 20 min walk
- Buckshaw Village Green 1630m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School 1405m · 18 min walk
- Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School 1409m · 18 min walk
- Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village 1702m · 21 min walk
- Westwood Primary School 1885m · 24 min walk
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School 1943m · 24 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.