Moor Road
Chorley, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £117,250 with hot market liquidity. Strong 64% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 64% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£117,250).
Safety (15), environment (16), and school access (25) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 70, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 64% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£117,250).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (16), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £117,250, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (16) 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.
Family score 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 64% over 5 years, but environment scores only 16/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Moor Road is located in Chorley, Lancashire. Crime is a significant concern, with 357 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 210 violent offences were recorded (59% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 253m away. The median property price is £117,250, with exceptional growth of 64% over five years. Based on 174 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with larger households suggesting families. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 40 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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 Moor Road, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (1)
- Croston Village Green 890m · 11 min walk
schools (2)
- Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy 591m · 7 min walk
- Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School 731m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Coronation Court — Chorley43
- B5249 — Chorley38
- Jubilee Way — Chorley44
- Ferrier Grove — Chorley35
- Hampson Avenue — Chorley40
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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