Fitchfield
South Ribble, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £167,500 with warm market liquidity. Strong 23% 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), 23% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£167,500).
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 23% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£167,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), 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 £167,500, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Fitchfield is located in South Ribble, near Penwortham, Lancashire. Crime is around average for the area, with 169 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 37% 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 264m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £167,500, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability.
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: 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 Fitchfield, with detailed information for each.
libraries (2)
- Kingsfold 913m · 11 min walk
- Lostock Hall 1301m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Middleforth Green 884m · 11 min walk
- Vernons Sports & Leisure Park 1013m · 13 min walk
- Upper Farm Nature Reserve & Leisure Park 1434m · 18 min walk
- Hurst Grange Park 1797m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Kingsfold Primary School 631m · 8 min walk
- Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School 1054m · 13 min walk
- St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School 1189m · 15 min walk
- Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School 1227m · 15 min walk
- Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School 1602m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Lacy Avenue — South Ribble49
- Kingsfold Drive — South Ribble49
- Rookery Drive — South Ribble49
- Bilsborough Hey — South Ribble50
- Rookery Close — South Ribble48
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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