Forge Street
South Ribble, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (28/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Moderate investment case — 19% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (28), service access (42). 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 and environment (28) is below average.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 19% over 5 years, but environment scores only 28/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Forge Street 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. The closest is Debbie Austin (hairdresser, 39m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (King Street) is 70m away. The median property price is £110,000, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 3 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. The nearest school is just 273m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Forge Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Lancashire Football Club 136m · 2 min walk
- Gymtec 217m · 3 min walk
- Natbridge Boxing Academy 249m · 3 min walk
- Leyland Leisure Centre 515m · 6 min walk
- The Gym Group 579m · 7 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) 346m · 4 min walk
- Broadoaks Child Development Centre 354m · 4 min walk
- Buckshaw Hospital 1602m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Woburn Green 663m · 8 min walk
- Strawberry Valley Park 898m · 11 min walk
- Kitchen Garden 1275m · 16 min walk
- Worden Park 1326m · 17 min walk
- Farm Yard Wood 1354m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Wellfield Academy 273m · 3 min walk
- Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School 358m · 4 min walk
- Northbrook Primary Academy 550m · 7 min walk
- Woodlea Junior School 628m · 8 min walk
- Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School 628m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Malden Street — South Ribble52
- Sumner Street — South Ribble53
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- Ecroyd Street — South Ribble50
- Kingswood Road — South Ribble50
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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