Kent Street
Lancaster, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £115,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 40% 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: 40% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£115,000).
Safety score of 15 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 40% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£115,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 £115,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Kent Street is located in Lancaster, Lancashire. Crime is a significant concern, with 427 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 173 violent offences were recorded (41% 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 77m away. The median property price is £115,000, with strong growth of 40% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 136m 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 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Kent Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Kaizen Academy 693m · 9 min walk
- Fitness Formation 973m · 12 min walk
- YMCA 1013m · 13 min walk
- Snap Fitness 1396m · 18 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Dacrelands Clinic 220m · 3 min walk
- Healthub 1505m · 19 min walk
- ENT Department 1778m · 22 min walk
- Audiology Department 1782m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ryelands Park 473m · 6 min walk
- Green Ayre 685m · 9 min walk
- Quay Meadow 953m · 12 min walk
- Whalley Playing Field 1043m · 13 min walk
- Dalton Square 1274m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Chadwick High School 136m · 2 min walk
- St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster 157m · 2 min walk
- Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School 513m · 6 min walk
- Our Lady's Catholic College 637m · 8 min walk
- Lancaster Royal Grammar School 1429m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Gardner Road — Lancaster47
- Pinfold Lane — Lancaster47
- Mardale Road — Lancaster51
- Mainway — Lancaster47
- Eagle Walk — Lancaster47
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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