Woodway
Preston, Lancashire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £190,000, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Woodway is located in Preston, near Fulwood, Lancashire. Crime levels are below the local average (78 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 117m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £190,000. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 160m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 8% within its district.
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: stable
Based on 7 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Woodway, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Preston Grasshoppers R.F.C. 1982m · 25 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Sexual Health Services 1353m · 17 min walk
- Preston Healthport 1495m · 19 min walk
- Royal Preston Hospital 1875m · 23 min walk
libraries (4)
- Ingol 1012m · 13 min walk
- The Gosall Library 1559m · 20 min walk
- Fulwood 1688m · 21 min walk
- Sharoe Green 1955m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Haslam Park 849m · 11 min walk
- Haslam Park Nature Reserve 860m · 11 min walk
- Carmelite Garden 1255m · 16 min walk
- Ashton Park 1863m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady's Catholic High School 160m · 2 min walk
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston 160m · 2 min walk
- Fulwood and Cadley Primary School 543m · 7 min walk
- The Roebuck School 1013m · 13 min walk
- Fulwood Academy 1018m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Fir Tree Avenue — Preston53
- Banks Road — Preston53
- Aldate Grove — Preston53
- The Turbary — Preston53
- St Anthony's Close — Preston53
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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