The Paddock
Preston, Lancashire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £56,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), 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 £56,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
The Paddock is located in Preston, near Fulwood, Lancashire. Crime is a significant concern, with 473 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 264 violent offences were recorded (56% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 103m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £56,000. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm
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 The Paddock, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (4)
- Royal Preston Hospital 694m · 9 min walk
- Sexual Health Services 860m · 11 min walk
- Preston Healthport 944m · 12 min walk
- CHEC Community Eye Care 1150m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Sharoe Green 832m · 10 min walk
- The Gosall Library 945m · 12 min walk
- Fulwood 1214m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Carmelite Garden 932m · 12 min walk
- Moor Park 1449m · 18 min walk
- Eaves Brook Linear Park 1472m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston 628m · 8 min walk
- Kennington Primary School 811m · 10 min walk
- The Olive School, Preston 994m · 12 min walk
- Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery 1172m · 15 min walk
- Larches High School 1382m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
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- Haysworth Street — Preston41
- Dunbar Road — Preston41
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- Cottam Lane — Preston42
- Sharoe Green Lane — Preston42
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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