Lowther Drive
South Ribble, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £155,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 37% 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), 37% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£155,000).
Weak across environment (23), safety (45), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
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: liquid market (score 70), 37% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£155,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (23), 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 £155,000, but environment (23) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 37% over 5 years, but environment scores only 23/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Lowther Drive is located in South Ribble, near Leyland, Lancashire. Crime is around average for the area, with 99 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 51% 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 149m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £155,000, with strong growth of 37% over five years. Based on 22 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 48 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), 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: 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 Lowther Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Gym Group 1323m · 16 min walk
- Leyland Leisure Centre 1642m · 20 min walk
- Lancashire Football Club 1680m · 21 min walk
- Natbridge Boxing Academy 1721m · 22 min walk
- Gymtec 1773m · 22 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) 1876m · 24 min walk
- Broadoaks Child Development Centre 1894m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- New Earnshaw Farm 616m · 8 min walk
- Paradise Park 1259m · 16 min walk
- Moss Side Village Green 1561m · 20 min walk
- Gate House Farm 1636m · 20 min walk
- Woburn Green 1881m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit 504m · 6 min walk
- Northbrook Primary Academy 1006m · 13 min walk
- St Anne's Catholic Primary School 1354m · 17 min walk
- Seven Stars Primary School 1681m · 21 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic High School 1769m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Okeover Close — South Ribble48
- Herringbone Street — South Ribble47
- Lingard Close — South Ribble48
- Bannister Lane — South Ribble46
- Barn Hey Drive — South Ribble47
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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