Gillies Street
Hyndburn, Lancashire, England
Reality check: At £55,000, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (25/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £55,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (25) is below average.
Safety (25), environment (25), and school access (25) are all weak. Not a family area.
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%
Moderate investment case — 75% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (25), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £55,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (25) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
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 25 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 75% over 5 years, but environment scores only 25/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Gillies Street is located in Hyndburn, near Accrington, Lancashire. Crime is a significant concern, with 498 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 191 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Yummyz (fast food, 62m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Warner Street) is 162m away. The median property price is £55,000, with exceptional growth of 75% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 315m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and property investors. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Gillies Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 80m · 1 min walk
- Hyndburn Sports Centre 1704m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Oak Hill Park 736m · 9 min walk
- Milnshaw Park 1178m · 15 min walk
- King George V Playing Fields 1298m · 16 min walk
- Haworth Park 1314m · 16 min walk
- Gatty Park 1472m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School 316m · 4 min walk
- Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School 524m · 6 min walk
- St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 547m · 7 min walk
- Lee Royd Nursery School 720m · 9 min walk
- Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School 916m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Eastgate — Hyndburn42
- Birch Street — Hyndburn38
- Adelaide Lane — Hyndburn38
- Kenyon Street — Hyndburn37
- Park Street — Hyndburn44
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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