Beech Road
South Ribble, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £110,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 35% 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), 35% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£110,000).
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 35% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£110,000).
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%
Good entry point at £110,000, but safety (25) needs consideration.
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
Beech Road is located in South Ribble, near Leyland, Lancashire. Crime is a significant concern, with 458 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 169 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Northgate) is 67m away. The median property price is £110,000, with strong growth of 35% over five years. Based on 25 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
Terraced | 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 Beech Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Gym Group 322m · 4 min walk
- Lancashire Football Club 648m · 8 min walk
- Gymtec 741m · 9 min walk
- Natbridge Boxing Academy 902m · 11 min walk
- Leyland Leisure Centre 1195m · 15 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) 660m · 8 min walk
- Broadoaks Child Development Centre 692m · 9 min walk
- Buckshaw Hospital 1709m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Woburn Green 292m · 4 min walk
- Farington Park 756m · 10 min walk
- Strawberry Valley Park 894m · 11 min walk
- Farm Yard Wood 1963m · 24 min walk
- Worden Park 1990m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Farington Primary School 524m · 7 min walk
- Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School 608m · 8 min walk
- Leyland Methodist Junior School 647m · 8 min walk
- Wellfield Academy 726m · 9 min walk
- St Catherine's RC Primary School 792m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Goulding Avenue — South Ribble54
- Hampden Road — South Ribble53
- Maple Drive — South Ribble53
- Withy Grove Crescent — South Ribble48
- Collins Road — South Ribble53
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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