Heron Close
Fylde, Lancashire, England
Reality check: At £257,995, this is a premium entry point. Strong 17% 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: 17% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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: 17% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (19), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £257,995 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (19) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 17% over 5 years, but environment scores only 19/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Heron Close is located in Fylde, near Wesham, Lancashire. Crime rates are above average, with 182 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 45% of reports. 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 (Sanderling Way) is 73m away. The median property price is £257,995, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 80m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, above 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), 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
Detached | Freehold | 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 Heron Close, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (2)
- William Hodgson Sagar Recreation Grounds 857m · 11 min walk
- Memorial Park 1154m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham 81m · 1 min walk
- Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School 518m · 6 min walk
- Kirkham and Wesham Primary School 957m · 12 min walk
- Kirkham Pear Tree School 1069m · 13 min walk
- The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham 1259m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Kingfisher Drive — Fylde52
- Linnet Drive — Fylde50
- Santon Close — Fylde51
- West Drive — Fylde50
- The Chimes — Fylde53
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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