Fazakerley Street
Chorley, Lancashire, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (90) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £230,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (72) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
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.
How Life Works Here
Fazakerley Street is located in Chorley, Lancashire. Crime is a significant concern, with 1114 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 459 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 13 facilities within walking distance, including atm (2), bank (2), and fast_food (2). The closest is Nationwide (bank, 8m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (St Georges Street) is 124m away. The median property price is £230,000, though prices have fallen 59% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit young professionals. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 65/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 50/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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 5 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Fazakerley Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gymnasium 375m · 5 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Gold Standard Foot Care 110m · 1 min walk
- MODA AESTHETICS 274m · 3 min walk
- Mollie Elise 384m · 5 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Coronation Recreation Ground 346m · 4 min walk
- Sensory Garden 354m · 4 min walk
- Northumberland Street Gardens 364m · 5 min walk
- Rangletts Recreation Ground 873m · 11 min walk
- Spurrier Square 1166m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Chorley Astley Park School 393m · 5 min walk
- Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School 575m · 7 min walk
- Duke Street Nursery School 685m · 9 min walk
- Duke Street Primary School 685m · 9 min walk
- St Michael's Church of England High School 884m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- St Mary's Walk — Chorley50
- New Market Street — Chorley50
- Parson's Brow — Chorley50
- Back Fazakerley Street — Chorley50
- Elbow Street — 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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