Damside Street
Lancaster, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £143,250 with hot market liquidity. Strong 24% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 24% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£143,250).
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), 24% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£143,250).
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 £143,250, 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
Damside Street is located in Lancaster, Lancashire. Crime is a significant concern, with 618 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 192 violent offences were recorded (31% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 (Bus Station Night Std) is 91m away. The median property price is £143,250, with strong growth of 24% over five years. Based on 74 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 491m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
Flat/Maisonette | 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 Damside Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- YMCA 35m · 0 min walk
- Fitness Formation 256m · 3 min walk
- Snap Fitness 443m · 6 min walk
- Kaizen Academy 707m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Healthub 547m · 7 min walk
- Audiology Department 864m · 11 min walk
- ENT Department 864m · 11 min walk
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary 929m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Quay Meadow 324m · 4 min walk
- Storey Gardens 332m · 4 min walk
- Green Ayre 438m · 6 min walk
- Dalton Square 443m · 6 min walk
- Dallas Road Gardens 594m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School 491m · 6 min walk
- Our Lady's Catholic College 509m · 6 min walk
- Lancaster Girls' Grammar School 565m · 7 min walk
- Chadwick High School 875m · 11 min walk
- St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster 982m · 12 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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