Farm Lane
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 safety (40) and transport (30) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and transport (30) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 45). 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 55). and weak transport (30) narrows demand.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But car dependency reduces independence, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £195,300, but transport (30) and limited services (30) limit overall appeal.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Farm Lane 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 violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 38% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 223m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £195,300, though prices have fallen 84% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 49 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), 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 | 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 Farm Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Snap Fitness 1610m · 20 min walk
- Lancaster Wall 1985m · 25 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Orchard 143m · 2 min walk
- DeVitre House 258m · 3 min walk
- Red Oak Children and Adolescent Mental Health Unit 598m · 8 min walk
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary 1174m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- De Vitre Community Gardens 278m · 4 min walk
- Royal Albert Playing Fields 432m · 5 min walk
- Greaves Forage Garden 664m · 8 min walk
- Fairfield Nature Reserve 967m · 12 min walk
- Aldcliffe Road Triangle 1114m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School 743m · 9 min walk
- Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy 795m · 10 min walk
- Bowerham Primary & Nursery School 1266m · 16 min walk
- Lancaster Girls' Grammar School 1469m · 18 min walk
- Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School 1547m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- A588 — Lancaster50
- Acorn Close — Lancaster51
- Cherry Tree Drive — Lancaster51
- Pathfinders Drive — Lancaster49
- Stone Row Head — Lancaster51
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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