Millcroft
Preston, Lancashire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor).
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Millcroft 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 84m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. The area has a notable retired population. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 322m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% 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)
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Millcroft, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- JD Gyms 1994m · 25 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Sexual Health Services 1162m · 14 min walk
- Preston Healthport 1171m · 15 min walk
- Royal Preston Hospital 1733m · 22 min walk
libraries (5)
- The Gosall Library 1228m · 15 min walk
- Ingol 1371m · 17 min walk
- Sharoe Green 1622m · 20 min walk
- Fulwood 1650m · 21 min walk
- Library and Learning Information Services 1863m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Carmelite Garden 1017m · 13 min walk
- Haslam Park 1052m · 13 min walk
- Haslam Park Nature Reserve 1121m · 14 min walk
- Moor Park 1679m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady's Catholic High School 323m · 4 min walk
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston 323m · 4 min walk
- Fulwood and Cadley Primary School 336m · 4 min walk
- The Roebuck School 780m · 10 min walk
- Fulwood Academy 1028m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
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- Lime Grove — Preston53
- Mill Haven — Preston53
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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.