Higher Greenfield
Preston, Lancashire, England
Reality check: At £235,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 11% 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: 11% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (31), safety (45), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
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: 11% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (31), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£235,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 11% over 5 years, but environment scores only 31/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Higher Greenfield is located in Preston, near Fulwood, Lancashire. Crime is around average for the area, with 123 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 43% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 417m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £235,000, with moderate growth of 11% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. 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
Detached | Freehold | 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 Higher Greenfield, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Preston Grasshoppers R.F.C. 1508m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
parks & green spaces (5)
- Haslam Park Nature Reserve 904m · 11 min walk
- Haslam Park 1027m · 13 min walk
- Sensory Garden 1140m · 14 min walk
- Carmelite Garden 1650m · 21 min walk
- Ashton Park 1988m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady's Catholic High School 681m · 8 min walk
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston 681m · 8 min walk
- Ingol Community Primary School 732m · 9 min walk
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston 732m · 9 min walk
- Harris Primary School 1150m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Black Bull Lane — Preston44
- Lea Road — Preston51
- Ash Coppice — Preston52
- Burrington Close — Preston47
- Freshfields — Preston50
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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