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Blanklyn Avenue

City of Leicester, England

Residential Mixed character Well-connected Risk: Medium Family-workable Low confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: FamiliesFair

Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Below Average

Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Poor

Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

48
Liveability Score
Top 28% in City of LeicesterTop 54% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 4 data sources

Things You Should Know

Flood Zone 3

High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.

How Life Works Here

Blanklyn Avenue is located in City of Leicester, near Leicester. Crime levels are below the local average (70 incidents in 12 months). 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 86m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 18 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 182m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both families and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Good (60)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Fair (50)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (50)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (80)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Poor (20)

Environment Agency flood zones

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Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Blanklyn Avenue, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

hospitals (4)

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libraries (5)

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parks & green spaces (1)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

East Park Road bus_stop86m
Blanklyn Avenue bus_stop102m
Cork Street bus_stop232m
St Saviour's Road bus_stop278m
Leicester Rail Station rail_station1364m

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Data Transparency

4 open data sources
45% data uniqueness
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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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