Ripon Street
Preston, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £105,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 22% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£105,000).
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%
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£105,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (34) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £105,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (34) is below average.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 22% over 5 years, but environment scores only 34/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Ripon Street is located in Preston, Lancashire. Crime is a significant concern, with 465 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 199 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 11 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (4), fast_food (2), and butcher (1). The closest is Co-op Food (supermarket, 29m). The nearest transport stop is 193m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £105,000, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 48 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 183m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% within its district. 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: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Ripon Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- PureGym 629m · 8 min walk
- Total Fitness 1242m · 16 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Preston Healthport 1125m · 14 min walk
- Sexual Health Services 1662m · 21 min walk
libraries (4)
- Library and Learning Information Services 788m · 10 min walk
- The Gosall Library 1114m · 14 min walk
- Sharoe Green 1337m · 17 min walk
- Preston Harris 1511m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Moor Park 966m · 12 min walk
- Preston Peace Garden 1277m · 16 min walk
- Carmelite Garden 1435m · 18 min walk
- Sensory Garden 1497m · 19 min walk
- Winckley Square 1720m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Eldon Primary School 184m · 2 min walk
- English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston 476m · 6 min walk
- The Roebuck School 615m · 8 min walk
- The Olive School, Preston 1070m · 13 min walk
- Fulwood and Cadley Primary School 1252m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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- Greenway — Preston52
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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.
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