MacDonald Way
Lancaster, Lancashire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for retirees (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 noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£267,495) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
MacDonald Way is located in Lancaster, Lancashire. Crime is around average for the area, with 176 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Christ Church Playgroup (childcare, 122m). The nearest transport stop is 201m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £267,495. Based on 22 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with larger households suggesting families. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 278m away. Overall, this street scores 48 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
Detached | Leasehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from MacDonald Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Far Moor Football Pitches 504m · 6 min walk
- Kaizen Academy 821m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Lancaster Hospital 1154m · 14 min walk
- ENT Department 1324m · 17 min walk
- Audiology Department 1339m · 17 min walk
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary 1409m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Highfield Recreation Ground 281m · 4 min walk
- Williamson Park 423m · 5 min walk
- Whalley Playing Field 451m · 6 min walk
- Scotch Quarry Village Green 674m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School 279m · 4 min walk
- Lancaster High School 584m · 7 min walk
- Lancaster Royal Grammar School 609m · 8 min walk
- The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster 712m · 9 min walk
- Bowerham Primary & Nursery School 1238m · 16 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.