Oakdale Drive
South Ribble, Lancashire, England
Reality check: At £319,750, this is a premium entry point. Modest 8% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (8/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (8/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£319,750) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 8% over 5 years, but environment scores only 8/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Oakdale Drive is located in South Ribble, near Bamber Bridge, Lancashire. Crime is around average for the area, with 115 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 40% 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 213m away. The median property price is £319,750, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. 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), 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
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 Oakdale Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1708m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- Lostock Hall 987m · 12 min walk
- Kingsfold 1633m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Vernons Sports & Leisure Park 1028m · 13 min walk
- Middleforth Green 1278m · 16 min walk
- Upper Farm Nature Reserve & Leisure Park 1391m · 17 min walk
- Garden of Remembrance 1744m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Lostock Hall Community Primary School 828m · 10 min walk
- Lostock Hall Academy 1050m · 13 min walk
- Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School 1362m · 17 min walk
- St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School 1461m · 18 min walk
- Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School 1690m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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- Lyme Road — South Ribble48
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- Grenville Avenue — South Ribble51
- Summerfield Close — 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.
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