Elmsdale Close
Lancaster, Lancashire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 40% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 40% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Good entry point at £159,000, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Elmsdale Close is located in Lancaster, Lancashire. Crime is around average for the area, with 178 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 79m away. The median property price is £159,000, with strong growth of 40% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 400m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Elmsdale Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Vale of Lune RUFC 916m · 11 min walk
- Lancaster Tennis Club 1066m · 13 min walk
- Fitness Formation 1094m · 14 min walk
- Snap Fitness 1410m · 18 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Dacrelands Clinic 346m · 4 min walk
- Healthub 1511m · 19 min walk
- Audiology Department 1833m · 23 min walk
- ENT Department 1834m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ryelands Park 285m · 4 min walk
- Ryelands Nature Reserve 415m · 5 min walk
- Quay Meadow 760m · 10 min walk
- Green Ayre 912m · 11 min walk
- Storey Gardens 1194m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster 401m · 5 min walk
- Our Lady's Catholic College 461m · 6 min walk
- Lancaster Ryelands Primary School 479m · 6 min walk
- Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School 543m · 7 min walk
- The Loyne Specialist School 618m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Borrowdale Road — Lancaster50
- Parker Street — Lancaster51
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- Salter Fell Road — Lancaster49
- Borwick Drive — Lancaster49
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.