Hurstway Close
Preston, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £172,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 47% 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: 47% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£172,000).
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: 47% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£172,000).
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%
Good entry point at £172,000, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Hurstway Close 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 250m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £172,000, with strong growth of 47% over five years. Based on 5 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. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 44 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 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 Hurstway Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Preston Grasshoppers R.F.C. 1202m · 15 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Royal Preston Hospital 810m · 10 min walk
- Sexual Health Services 895m · 11 min walk
- First Trust Hospital 1435m · 18 min walk
- Preston Healthport 1588m · 20 min walk
- CHEC Community Eye Care 1780m · 22 min walk
libraries (3)
- Fulwood 298m · 4 min walk
- The Gosall Library 1657m · 21 min walk
- Sharoe Green 1907m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Carmelite Garden 1086m · 14 min walk
- King Georges Playing Fields 1866m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Fulwood Academy 532m · 7 min walk
- Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston 622m · 8 min walk
- Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery 943m · 12 min walk
- Fulwood and Cadley Primary School 1253m · 16 min walk
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston 1391m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
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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.