Lytham Close
Preston, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £150,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 42% 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: 42% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£150,000).
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (16) may concern parents.
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: 42% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£150,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (16/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £150,000, but environment (16) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 42% over 5 years, but environment scores only 16/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Lytham Close is located in Preston, near Fulwood, Lancashire. Crime levels are below the local average (78 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 108m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £150,000, with strong growth of 42% over five years. Based on 5 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 472m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 13% within its district.
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
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 Lytham Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Total Fitness 1774m · 22 min walk
- JD Gyms 1836m · 23 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Preston Healthport 1183m · 15 min walk
- Sexual Health Services 1266m · 16 min walk
- Royal Preston Hospital 1849m · 23 min walk
libraries (5)
- The Gosall Library 1233m · 15 min walk
- Ingol 1442m · 18 min walk
- Sharoe Green 1619m · 20 min walk
- Library and Learning Information Services 1708m · 21 min walk
- Fulwood 1797m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Sensory Garden 878m · 11 min walk
- Haslam Park 1018m · 13 min walk
- Carmelite Garden 1100m · 14 min walk
- Haslam Park Nature Reserve 1114m · 14 min walk
- Moor Park 1614m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady's Catholic High School 473m · 6 min walk
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston 473m · 6 min walk
- Fulwood and Cadley Primary School 474m · 6 min walk
- The Roebuck School 611m · 8 min walk
- Fulwood Academy 1188m · 15 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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