Rawson Avenue
Hyndburn, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £59,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 61% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 61% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£59,000).
Safety (15), environment (22), and school access (35) are all weak. Not a family area.
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: 61% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£59,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (22), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £59,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (22) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 61% over 5 years, but environment scores only 22/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Rawson Avenue is located in Hyndburn, near Accrington, Lancashire. Crime is a significant concern, with 306 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 138 violent offences were recorded (45% of total). 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 (Fife Street) is 165m away. The median property price is £59,000, with exceptional growth of 61% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 73m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit 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 | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Rawson Avenue in Hyndburn on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Rawson Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Hyndburn Sports Centre 982m · 12 min walk
- The Gym 1482m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Rhyddings Park 849m · 11 min walk
- Gatty Park 1070m · 13 min walk
- Milnshaw Park 1134m · 14 min walk
- The Pocket Park 1179m · 15 min walk
- Jubilee Gardens 1311m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School 73m · 1 min walk
- Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn 314m · 4 min walk
- Fairfield Nursery School 331m · 4 min walk
- Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School 862m · 11 min walk
- St Peter's CofE Primary School 870m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Lynton Road — Hyndburn46
- Percy Street — Hyndburn47
- Dover Street — Hyndburn44
- Broadway — Hyndburn35
- Fife Street — Hyndburn47
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.
Data updated: