Great George Street
Preston, Lancashire, England
Reality check: At £260,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 73% 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: 73% 5-year growth.
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 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 73% 5-year growth.
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%
Price (£260,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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
Great George Street is located in Preston, Lancashire. Crime is a significant concern, with 605 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 258 violent offences were recorded (43% 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 128m away. The median property price is £260,000, with exceptional growth of 73% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 221m 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 44 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Other | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Great George Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 396m · 5 min walk
libraries (4)
- Library and Learning Information Services 695m · 9 min walk
- Preston Harris 751m · 9 min walk
- Sharoe Green 1512m · 19 min walk
- The Gosall Library 1564m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Preston Peace Garden 705m · 9 min walk
- Moor Park 895m · 11 min walk
- Winckley Square 1134m · 14 min walk
- Frenchwood Knoll 1382m · 17 min walk
- Avenham Park 1429m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston 221m · 3 min walk
- English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston 630m · 8 min walk
- Moor Park High School and Sixth Form 655m · 8 min walk
- Deepdale Community Primary School 724m · 9 min walk
- Stoneygate Nursery School 895m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Fitzgerald Street — Preston42
- North Road — Preston47
- Lancaster Road North — Preston47
- Cambridge Walk — Preston42
- Crofters Green — Preston42
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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