Parkside Avenue
Chorley, Lancashire, England
Reality check: At £209,250, this is a premium entry point. Strong 78% 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: 78% 5-year growth.
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 78% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £209,250 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (88) may be a compromise.
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.
How Life Works Here
Parkside Avenue is located in Chorley, Lancashire. Crime is a significant concern, with 318 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 129 violent offences were recorded (41% 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 (Woodville Road) is 151m away. The median property price is £209,250, with exceptional growth of 78% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 51m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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
Semi-Detached | Leasehold | Market: stable
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 Parkside Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gymnasium 718m · 9 min walk
- All Seasons Leisure Centre 756m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- MODA AESTHETICS 157m · 2 min walk
- Gold Standard Foot Care 398m · 5 min walk
- Mollie Elise 635m · 8 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Sensory Garden 83m · 1 min walk
- Coronation Recreation Ground 310m · 4 min walk
- Astley Park 584m · 7 min walk
- Northumberland Street Gardens 686m · 9 min walk
- The Evaders Garden 856m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Chorley Astley Park School 51m · 1 min walk
- Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School 480m · 6 min walk
- Parklands High School 660m · 8 min walk
- St Michael's Church of England High School 668m · 8 min walk
- Duke Street Primary School 960m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- St Thomas's Road — Chorley55
- Crown Street — Chorley54
- Peter Street — Chorley53
- Collison Avenue — Chorley54
- Alker Street — Chorley56
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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