Dundonald Street
Preston, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £72,500 with warm market liquidity. Modest 6% growth over 5 years. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 6% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 6% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 £72,500, but transport (30) means car needed and 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
Dundonald Street is located in Preston, Lancashire. Crime is a significant concern, with 349 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 162 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 275m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £72,500, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 317m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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 | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Dundonald Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- West View Leisure Centre 884m · 11 min walk
- Everlast Gyms 1178m · 15 min walk
- PureGym 1943m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ribbleton Open Gardens 564m · 7 min walk
- Fishwick Bottoms Nature Reserve 617m · 8 min walk
- Waverly Park [Formerly Ribbleton Park] 660m · 8 min walk
- Ribbleton Park 690m · 9 min walk
- Eaves Brook Linear Park 1750m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston 317m · 4 min walk
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston 678m · 8 min walk
- Eden Boys' School, Preston 724m · 9 min walk
- Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School 837m · 10 min walk
- Preston Muslim Girls High School 837m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Cliffe Court — Preston43
- Fishwick View — Preston45
- Delaware Street — Preston45
- Nimes Street — Preston43
- Derby Square — Preston43
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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