Westmoor Grove
Lancaster, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £156,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 24% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family appeal narrows demand to singles and couples.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 24% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£156,000).
Safety (15), environment (43), and school access (25) are all weak. Not a family area.
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: 24% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£156,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (43), 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 £156,000, 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.
Family score 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Westmoor Grove is located in Lancaster, near Heysham, Lancashire. Crime is a significant concern, with 405 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 171 violent offences were recorded (42% 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 (Combermere Road) is 170m away. The median property price is £156,000, with strong growth of 24% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 202m 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 50 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Westmoor Grove in Lancaster on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Westmoor Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Heysham Mossgate Community & Sports Facilities 921m · 12 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The Cove 477m · 6 min walk
- Heysham Primary Care Centre 819m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Heysham Nature Reserve 692m · 9 min walk
- Douglas Park 923m · 12 min walk
- Middleton Nature Reserve 1302m · 16 min walk
- Glebe Garden 1384m · 17 min walk
- Heysham Eco Coastal and Sensory Garden 1430m · 18 min walk
schools (4)
- Trumacar Nursery and Community Primary School 202m · 2 min walk
- Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School 1102m · 14 min walk
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 1823m · 23 min walk
- Mossgate Primary School 1850m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Mcdonald Road — Lancaster50
- Moneyclose Grove — Lancaster49
- Cross Street — Lancaster50
- Rothesay Crescent — Lancaster48
- Edward Street — Lancaster42
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.
Data updated: