Rigby Street
Preston, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £60,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 17% 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: 17% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£60,500).
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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%
Strong case: 17% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£60,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £60,500, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Rigby Street is located in Preston, Lancashire. Crime is a significant concern, with 396 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 164 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 299m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £60,500, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 12m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Rigby Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- West View Leisure Centre 577m · 7 min walk
- Everlast Gyms 935m · 12 min walk
- PureGym 1688m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- Preston Harris 1483m · 18 min walk
- Library and Learning Information Services 1961m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ribbleton Open Gardens 503m · 6 min walk
- Waverly Park [Formerly Ribbleton Park] 673m · 8 min walk
- Ribbleton Park 711m · 9 min walk
- Fishwick Bottoms Nature Reserve 847m · 11 min walk
- Eaves Brook Linear Park 1467m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston 12m · 0 min walk
- Preston Muslim Girls High School 543m · 7 min walk
- Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School 606m · 8 min walk
- Eden Boys' School, Preston 704m · 9 min walk
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston 1151m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Cemetery Road — Preston45
- Waverley Road — Preston44
- Fishwick Parade — Preston43
- Salisbury Street — Preston47
- Calverley Street — Preston47
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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