Factory Lane
South Ribble, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £166,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 333% 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: 333% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£166,000).
Workable for families, but safety (45) 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%
Strong case: 333% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£166,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £166,000.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Factory Lane is located in South Ribble, Lancashire. Crime is around average for the area, with 127 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 43% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 358m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £166,000, with exceptional growth of 333% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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 Factory Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1613m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Kingsfold 1180m · 15 min walk
- Lostock Hall 1820m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Vernons Sports & Leisure Park 221m · 3 min walk
- Middleforth Green 478m · 6 min walk
- Upper Farm Nature Reserve & Leisure Park 643m · 8 min walk
- Hurst Grange Park 1579m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School 580m · 7 min walk
- Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School 729m · 9 min walk
- Kingsfold Primary School 1058m · 13 min walk
- Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School 1575m · 20 min walk
- Lostock Hall Community Primary School 1712m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Parsonage Close — South Ribble51
- Smalley Croft — South Ribble51
- Little Twining — South Ribble52
- Lansborough Close — South Ribble51
- Prospect Place — South Ribble49
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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