Marlborough Drive
Preston, Lancashire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (5/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (5/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (5/100) — 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%
Price (£305,000) 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
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Marlborough Drive is located in Preston, near Fulwood, Lancashire. Crime is around average for the area, with 114 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Our Lady and St Edward's Church (place of worship, 45m). The nearest transport stop is 174m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £305,000, with a slight decline of 8% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 281m away. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. 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), 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
Based on 6 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Marlborough Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Preston Grasshoppers R.F.C. 1209m · 15 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Royal Preston Hospital 862m · 11 min walk
- First Trust Hospital 1054m · 13 min walk
- Sexual Health Services 1156m · 14 min walk
- CHEC Community Eye Care 1582m · 20 min walk
- Preston Healthport 1851m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Fulwood 396m · 5 min walk
- The Gosall Library 1915m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Carmelite Garden 1371m · 17 min walk
- King Georges Playing Fields 1533m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston 282m · 4 min walk
- Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery 703m · 9 min walk
- Fulwood Academy 912m · 11 min walk
- St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston 979m · 12 min walk
- Fulwood and Cadley Primary School 1627m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
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- Chestnut Drive — Preston49
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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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