Acorn Close
South Ribble, Lancashire, England
Reality check: At £230,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 63% 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: liquid market (score 70), 63% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 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 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 63% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£230,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Acorn Close is located in South Ribble, near Leyland, Lancashire. Crime is a significant concern, with 366 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 121 violent offences were recorded (33% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 131m away. The median property price is £230,000, with exceptional growth of 63% over five years. Based on 23 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 319m 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 47 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
Detached | Freehold | 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 Acorn Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Natbridge Boxing Academy 454m · 6 min walk
- Gymtec 472m · 6 min walk
- Lancashire Football Club 586m · 7 min walk
- Leyland Leisure Centre 640m · 8 min walk
- The Gym Group 1196m · 15 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Broadoaks Child Development Centre 477m · 6 min walk
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) 510m · 6 min walk
- Buckshaw Hospital 1115m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Strawberry Valley Park 734m · 9 min walk
- Farm Yard Wood 816m · 10 min walk
- Worden Park 955m · 12 min walk
- Woburn Green 984m · 12 min walk
- Kitchen Garden 1034m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Balshaw's Church of England High School 320m · 4 min walk
- Leyland Methodist Junior School 618m · 8 min walk
- Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School 772m · 10 min walk
- Wellfield Academy 911m · 11 min walk
- Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School 1020m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Crocus Field — South Ribble46
- Mayfield Road — South Ribble46
- Beech Avenue — South Ribble46
- Park Road — South Ribble47
- Edale Close — South Ribble45
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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