Drakes Croft
Preston, Lancashire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £122,000.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Drakes Croft is located in Preston, Lancashire. Crime levels are below the local average (62 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 92m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £122,000. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both families and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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: stable
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 Drakes Croft, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- JD Gyms 1636m · 20 min walk
- Total Fitness 1701m · 21 min walk
- PureGym 1889m · 24 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Preston Healthport 1665m · 21 min walk
- Sexual Health Services 1699m · 21 min walk
libraries (4)
- Ingol 1105m · 14 min walk
- The Gosall Library 1714m · 21 min walk
- Savick 1783m · 22 min walk
- Library and Learning Information Services 1878m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Sensory Garden 407m · 5 min walk
- Haslam Park 537m · 7 min walk
- Haslam Park Nature Reserve 652m · 8 min walk
- Ashton Park 1471m · 18 min walk
- Carmelite Garden 1555m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady's Catholic High School 605m · 8 min walk
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston 605m · 8 min walk
- The Roebuck School 698m · 9 min walk
- Fulwood and Cadley Primary School 863m · 11 min walk
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston 1020m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
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- Carleton Avenue — Preston53
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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