Church Street
Preston, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £190,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 510% 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: liquid market (score 90), 510% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£190,000).
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 510% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£190,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £190,000, 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
Church Street is located in Preston, Lancashire. Crime is a significant concern, with 1065 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 461 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is The Barber Club (hairdresser, 10m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 23m away. The median property price is £190,000, with exceptional growth of 510% over five years. Based on 30 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 229m 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. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% within its district. 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
Other | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Church Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- PureGym 1068m · 13 min walk
- West View Leisure Centre 1359m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Preston Harris 319m · 4 min walk
- Library and Learning Information Services 1012m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Preston Peace Garden 575m · 7 min walk
- Frenchwood Knoll 677m · 8 min walk
- Winckley Square 681m · 8 min walk
- Avenham Wildlife Garden 758m · 10 min walk
- Sebastopol Cannon Memorial Park 844m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Stoneygate Nursery School 229m · 3 min walk
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston 411m · 5 min walk
- St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston 517m · 6 min walk
- Eden Boys' School, Preston 572m · 7 min walk
- Frenchwood Community Primary School 781m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Elijah Street — Preston48
- Village Drive — Preston50
- Arnside Road — Preston45
- Burns Street — Preston51
- Lindale Road — Preston51
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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