Barnacre Close
Lancaster, Lancashire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £252,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Barnacre Close is located in Lancaster, Lancashire. Crime levels are below the local average (54 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 353m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £252,500. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 5 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. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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)
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 Barnacre Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Lancaster University Sports Centre 1293m · 16 min walk
- Sport Lancaster Climbing Wall 1313m · 16 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Red Oak Children and Adolescent Mental Health Unit 1063m · 13 min walk
- DeVitre House 1394m · 17 min walk
- The Orchard 1512m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Barton Road Playing Field 902m · 11 min walk
- Royal Albert Playing Fields 1219m · 15 min walk
- Greaves Forage Garden 1591m · 20 min walk
- Fork to Fork Forest Garden 1742m · 22 min walk
schools (4)
- Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School 1035m · 13 min walk
- Moorside Primary School 1089m · 14 min walk
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster 1089m · 14 min walk
- Bowerham Primary & Nursery School 1843m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Knowlys Avenue — Lancaster51
- Abbeyfield Close — Lancaster51
- Lentworth Drive — Lancaster47
- Linton Avenue — Lancaster50
- Ashford Close — Lancaster52
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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