Beaufort Street
Pendle, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £65,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 74% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 74% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£65,000).
Safety (15), environment (29), and school access (35) 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: liquid market (score 90), 74% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£65,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (29), 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 £65,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (29) is below average.
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 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 74% over 5 years, but environment scores only 29/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Beaufort Street is located in Pendle, near Nelson, Lancashire. Crime is a significant concern, with 333 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 147 violent offences were recorded (44% of total). 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 (Beaufort Street) is 91m away. The median property price is £65,000, with exceptional growth of 74% over five years. Based on 39 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 192m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 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
Terraced | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Beaufort Street, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (5)
- Quarry Hill Nature Reserve 598m · 8 min walk
- Victoria Park (south) 1223m · 15 min walk
- Heyhead Park 1283m · 16 min walk
- Victoria Park (north) 1350m · 17 min walk
- Hodge House 1614m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Marsden Community Primary School 192m · 2 min walk
- McMillan Nursery School 360m · 4 min walk
- Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School 438m · 6 min walk
- St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 440m · 6 min walk
- Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School 848m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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- Bentley Street — Pendle48
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.
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