West Bank
Chorley, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £85,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 53% 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: 53% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£85,000).
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: 53% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£85,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £85,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
West Bank 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). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is MODA AESTHETICS (clinic, 15m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Woodville Road) is 49m away. The median property price is £85,000, with exceptional growth of 53% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 159m 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 53 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
Terraced | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 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 West Bank, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gymnasium 627m · 8 min walk
hospitals (3)
- MODA AESTHETICS 15m · 0 min walk
- Gold Standard Foot Care 297m · 4 min walk
- Mollie Elise 503m · 6 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Coronation Recreation Ground 172m · 2 min walk
- Sensory Garden 213m · 3 min walk
- Northumberland Street Gardens 577m · 7 min walk
- Astley Park 708m · 9 min walk
- Rangletts Recreation Ground 977m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Chorley Astley Park School 159m · 2 min walk
- Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School 595m · 7 min walk
- St Michael's Church of England High School 809m · 10 min walk
- Duke Street Nursery School 828m · 10 min walk
- Duke Street Primary School 828m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Woodville Road — Chorley54
- Harrington Road — Chorley54
- Alker Street — Chorley56
- Cambridge Street — Chorley50
- Clarence 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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