Greenfield Road
Chorley, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £145,500 with hot market liquidity. Strong 20% 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: liquid market (score 90), 20% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£145,500).
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 20% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£145,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (31), 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 £145,500, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (31) 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.
Prices grew 20% over 5 years, but environment scores only 31/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Greenfield Road is located in Chorley, Lancashire. Crime is a significant concern, with 302 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 131 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). 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 (Aniline Street) is 55m away. The median property price is £145,500, with strong growth of 20% over five years. Based on 51 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 91m 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. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability. 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 | Freehold | 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 Greenfield Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Stalone Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy 470m · 6 min walk
- All Seasons Leisure Centre 683m · 8 min walk
- The Gymnasium 765m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Gold Standard Foot Care 939m · 12 min walk
- Mollie Elise 1062m · 13 min walk
- MODA AESTHETICS 1141m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Harpers Lane Recreation Ground 545m · 7 min walk
- Northumberland Street Gardens 886m · 11 min walk
- Sensory Garden 1097m · 14 min walk
- Rangletts Recreation Ground 1352m · 17 min walk
- Spurrier Square 1452m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Highfield Community Primary School 91m · 1 min walk
- Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School 368m · 5 min walk
- St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley 610m · 8 min walk
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley 701m · 9 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley 745m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Quarry Close — Chorley49
- Lawson Street — Chorley49
- Fielden Street — Chorley49
- Mossfield Road — Chorley49
- Eaves Lane — Chorley49
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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