Newsome 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 (38/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 56% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£107,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (38) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £107,500 with decent transport (90) and services (65). Good first step.
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.
How Life Works Here
Newsome Street is located in South Ribble, near Leyland, Lancashire. Crime is a significant concern, with 473 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 153 violent offences were recorded (32% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is The Plaice (fast food, 16m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Ruskin Avenue) is 83m away. The median property price is £107,500, with exceptional growth of 56% over five years. Based on 5 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 375m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% within its district. 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: 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Newsome Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Lancashire Football Club 300m · 4 min walk
- The Gym Group 346m · 4 min walk
- Gymtec 404m · 5 min walk
- Natbridge Boxing Academy 548m · 7 min walk
- Leyland Leisure Centre 842m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) 376m · 5 min walk
- Broadoaks Child Development Centre 406m · 5 min walk
- Buckshaw Hospital 1599m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Woburn Green 378m · 5 min walk
- Strawberry Valley Park 808m · 10 min walk
- Farington Park 1112m · 14 min walk
- Farm Yard Wood 1629m · 20 min walk
- Worden Park 1638m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School 376m · 5 min walk
- Wellfield Academy 432m · 5 min walk
- Leyland Methodist Junior School 484m · 6 min walk
- Northbrook Primary Academy 631m · 8 min walk
- Farington Primary School 866m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Alice Avenue — South Ribble57
- Thurston Road — South Ribble55
- Broad Street — South Ribble55
- Ruskin Avenue — South Ribble56
- Dorothy Avenue — South Ribble54
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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