Southwood Close
Fylde, Lancashire, England
Reality check: At £275,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 18% 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: liquid market (score 70), 18% 5-year growth.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (23/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
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: liquid market (score 70), 18% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (23/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £275,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (23) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 18% over 5 years, but environment scores only 23/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Southwood Close is located in Fylde, near Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire. Crime levels are below the local average (30 incidents in 12 months). 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 (Fernwood Close) is 173m away. The median property price is £275,000, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 14% within its district.
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: 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 Southwood Close, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (5)
- Lowther Gardens 787m · 10 min walk
- Lansdowne Road Park 1114m · 14 min walk
- Lytham War Memorial Gardens 1186m · 15 min walk
- Sparrow Park 1197m · 15 min walk
- The Green 1216m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Lytham Hall Park Primary School 511m · 6 min walk
- Ansdell Primary School 1055m · 13 min walk
- Lytham St Annes High School 1570m · 20 min walk
- Clifton Primary School 1699m · 21 min walk
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Lytham 1724m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Northwood Close — Fylde60
- Silverwood Close — Fylde60
- Broadwood Way — Fylde61
- Elms Avenue — Fylde60
- Cherrywood Avenue — Fylde61
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.
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