Powis Road
Preston, Lancashire, England
Reality check: At £202,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 34% 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: liquid market (score 90), 34% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 34% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £202,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Powis Road is located in Preston, Lancashire. Crime is around average for the area, with 166 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 151m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £202,500, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 66 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Powis Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- JD Gyms 578m · 7 min walk
- Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre 1636m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Savick 1524m · 19 min walk
- Library and Learning Information Services 1754m · 22 min walk
- Ingol 1973m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Ashton Park 801m · 10 min walk
- Haslam Park 1153m · 14 min walk
- Haslam Park Nature Reserve 1327m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston 569m · 7 min walk
- Ashton Community Science College 1083m · 14 min walk
- The Roebuck School 1234m · 15 min walk
- Our Lady's Catholic High School 1930m · 24 min walk
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston 1930m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Atherton Close — Preston50
- Rose Terrace — Preston50
- Mulgrave Avenue — Preston50
- Roebuck Street — Preston50
- Roseway — Preston50
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.