Ridgemont
Preston, Lancashire, England
Reality check: At £233,750, this is a premium entry point. Strong 11% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 11% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Weak across environment (6), safety (45), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 11% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (6), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£233,750) and connectivity (transport 30) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 11% over 5 years, but environment scores only 6/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Environment score 6/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
Ridgemont is located in Preston, near Fulwood, Lancashire. Crime is around average for the area, with 103 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 43% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 416m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £233,750, with moderate growth of 11% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 419m away. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 44 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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 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 Ridgemont, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Preston Grasshoppers R.F.C. 1001m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Sexual Health Services 1085m · 14 min walk
- Royal Preston Hospital 1228m · 15 min walk
- Preston Healthport 1700m · 21 min walk
- First Trust Hospital 1823m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
- Fulwood 774m · 10 min walk
- Ingol 1564m · 20 min walk
- The Gosall Library 1775m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Carmelite Garden 1204m · 15 min walk
- Haslam Park Nature Reserve 1857m · 23 min walk
- Haslam Park 1933m · 24 min walk
- Sensory Garden 1971m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Fulwood Academy 420m · 5 min walk
- Harris Primary School 641m · 8 min walk
- Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston 968m · 12 min walk
- Our Lady's Catholic High School 1061m · 13 min walk
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston 1061m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Woodlands Way — Preston43
- Barnsfold — Preston46
- Uplands Chase — Preston45
- Blythe Road — Preston42
- The Dingle — Preston46
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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