Greyfriars Avenue
Preston, Lancashire, England
Reality check: At £210,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 23% 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: 23% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 23% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£210,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Greyfriars Avenue is located in Preston, near Fulwood, Lancashire. Crime rates are above average, with 200 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 56% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 155m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £210,000, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 346m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 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 Greyfriars Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Preston Grasshoppers R.F.C. 1684m · 21 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Sexual Health Services 799m · 10 min walk
- Preston Healthport 1170m · 15 min walk
- Royal Preston Hospital 1268m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- Fulwood 1075m · 13 min walk
- The Gosall Library 1244m · 16 min walk
- Ingol 1434m · 18 min walk
- Sharoe Green 1621m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Carmelite Garden 772m · 10 min walk
- Haslam Park Nature Reserve 1459m · 18 min walk
- Haslam Park 1466m · 18 min walk
- Moor Park 1888m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Fulwood and Cadley Primary School 346m · 4 min walk
- Fulwood Academy 422m · 5 min walk
- Our Lady's Catholic High School 461m · 6 min walk
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston 461m · 6 min walk
- The Roebuck School 1379m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Greyfriars Crescent — Preston46
- Eastbourne Close — Preston46
- Jemmett Street — Preston46
- Salwick Place — Preston46
- Marton Road — Preston46
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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