Leafy Close
South Ribble, Lancashire, England
Reality check: At £395,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 22% 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: 22% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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: 22% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £395,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Leafy Close is located in South Ribble, near Leyland, Lancashire. Crime is around average for the area, with 90 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 50% of reported crimes. 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 293m away. The median property price is £395,000, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. 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 235m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above 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)
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: stable
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 Leafy Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Natbridge Boxing Academy 684m · 9 min walk
- Gymtec 702m · 9 min walk
- Lancashire Football Club 816m · 10 min walk
- Leyland Leisure Centre 823m · 10 min walk
- The Gym Group 1422m · 18 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Broadoaks Child Development Centre 686m · 9 min walk
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) 718m · 9 min walk
- Buckshaw Hospital 986m · 12 min walk
- Back in Motion 1869m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Strawberry Valley Park 802m · 10 min walk
- Worden Park 915m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Balshaw's Church of England High School 236m · 3 min walk
- Leyland Methodist Junior School 777m · 10 min walk
- Woodlea Junior School 941m · 12 min walk
- Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School 941m · 12 min walk
- Wellfield Academy 1144m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Beechfield Road — South Ribble53
- Somersby Close — South Ribble53
- Cottonwood Close — South Ribble53
- Odell Way — South Ribble53
- Renshaw Drive — 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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