Cotton Square
Lancaster, Lancashire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
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 — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £233,635 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) 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
Cotton Square is located in Lancaster, Lancashire. Crime is around average for the area, with 207 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. 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 (Willow Lane School) is 413m away. The median property price is £233,635, though prices have fallen 13% over five years. Based on 69 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 473m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, above 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 | 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 Cotton Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Lancaster Tennis Club 240m · 3 min walk
- Salt Ayre Leisure Centre 479m · 6 min walk
- Lancaster Wall 537m · 7 min walk
- TNT Elite Gym 543m · 7 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Healthub 1350m · 17 min walk
- Dacrelands Clinic 1566m · 20 min walk
- Audiology Department 1629m · 20 min walk
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary 1642m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Coronation Field 673m · 8 min walk
- Freeman's Woods 738m · 9 min walk
- Quay Meadow 900m · 11 min walk
- Ryelands Nature Reserve 991m · 12 min walk
- Fairfield Nature Reserve 1309m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Appletree Nursery School 474m · 6 min walk
- The Loyne Specialist School 722m · 9 min walk
- Lancaster Ryelands Primary School 1094m · 14 min walk
- Morecambe and Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School 1095m · 14 min walk
- Our Lady's Catholic College 1103m · 14 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.