Booth Gardens
Lancaster, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £182,500 with hot market liquidity. Modest 8% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 8% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£182,500).
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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 90), 8% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£182,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £182,500, but safety (25) needs consideration.
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.
How Life Works Here
Booth Gardens is located in Lancaster, Lancashire. Crime is a significant concern, with 363 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 117 violent offences were recorded (32% 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 (Cricket Club) is 175m away. The median property price is £182,500, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 62 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 499m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% within its district. 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
Semi-Detached | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Booth Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Lancaster Tennis Club 363m · 4 min walk
- YMCA 665m · 8 min walk
- Salt Ayre Leisure Centre 804m · 10 min walk
- Snap Fitness 946m · 12 min walk
- Vale of Lune RUFC 1111m · 14 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Healthub 1014m · 13 min walk
- Dacrelands Clinic 1015m · 13 min walk
- Audiology Department 1341m · 17 min walk
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary 1382m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Quay Meadow 327m · 4 min walk
- Storey Gardens 629m · 8 min walk
- Ryelands Park 664m · 8 min walk
- Ryelands Nature Reserve 673m · 8 min walk
- Dallas Road Gardens 934m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- The Loyne Specialist School 500m · 6 min walk
- Our Lady's Catholic College 506m · 6 min walk
- Appletree Nursery School 672m · 8 min walk
- Lancaster Ryelands Primary School 820m · 10 min walk
- Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School 865m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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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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