Mill Gate
Preston, Lancashire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for young professionals (below average). Price data (£167,500) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) 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%
Moderate investment case — 9% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £167,500, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £167,500 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Mill Gate is located in Preston, near Fulwood, Lancashire. Crime levels are below the local average (74 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 160m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £167,500, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. 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 422m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both families and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 50 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)
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Mill Gate, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- JD Gyms 1890m · 24 min walk
- Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre 1996m · 25 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Preston Healthport 1166m · 15 min walk
- Sexual Health Services 1223m · 15 min walk
- Royal Preston Hospital 1803m · 22 min walk
libraries (5)
- The Gosall Library 1218m · 15 min walk
- Ingol 1427m · 18 min walk
- Sharoe Green 1607m · 20 min walk
- Fulwood 1744m · 22 min walk
- Library and Learning Information Services 1753m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Haslam Park 1037m · 13 min walk
- Carmelite Garden 1062m · 13 min walk
- Haslam Park Nature Reserve 1124m · 14 min walk
- Moor Park 1623m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Fulwood and Cadley Primary School 422m · 5 min walk
- Our Lady's Catholic High School 428m · 5 min walk
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston 428m · 5 min walk
- The Roebuck School 666m · 8 min walk
- Fulwood Academy 1134m · 14 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.