The Croft
Chorley, Lancashire, England
Reality check: At £387,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 9% growth over 5 years. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 9% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 9% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.
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%
Out of reach (£387,500) or poorly connected (transport 30). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Low walkability (25) and transport (30) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
The Croft is located in Chorley, near Euxton, Lancashire. Crime is around average for the area, with 102 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 43% 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 422m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £387,500, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 27 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 The Croft, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Gym Works 1462m · 18 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Chorley Vaccination Center 687m · 9 min walk
- Euxton Hall Hospital 904m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- The Geoff Witts Millenium Green 989m · 12 min walk
- Balshaw Villa Garden 1004m · 13 min walk
- Mile Stone Meadow 1157m · 14 min walk
schools (3)
- Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School 506m · 6 min walk
- Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 667m · 8 min walk
- St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton 667m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Meadowcroft — Chorley48
- Pilgrim Drive — Chorley47
- Booth Avenue — Chorley47
- Lower Burgh Way — Chorley46
- Heapey Road — Chorley48
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.