Broadway
Hyndburn, Lancashire, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 71% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£110,000).
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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: 71% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£110,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £110,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (21) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 71% over 5 years, but environment scores only 21/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Broadway is located in Hyndburn, near Accrington, Lancashire. Crime is a significant concern, with 1021 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 403 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 (Broadway) is 127m away. The median property price is £110,000, with exceptional growth of 71% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 44/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 35/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
Other | Leasehold | 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 Broadway, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 363m · 4 min walk
- Hyndburn Sports Centre 1318m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Milnshaw Park 775m · 10 min walk
- Oak Hill Park 1015m · 13 min walk
- Gatty Park 1074m · 13 min walk
- King George V Playing Fields 1512m · 19 min walk
- Haworth Park 1589m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School 365m · 5 min walk
- Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School 574m · 7 min walk
- Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School 717m · 9 min walk
- Lee Royd Nursery School 905m · 11 min walk
- St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 948m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Birtwistle Street — Hyndburn40
- Percy Street — Hyndburn47
- Midland Street — Hyndburn39
- Rawson Avenue — Hyndburn45
- Brown Birks Road — Hyndburn48
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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