Poplar Close

South Ribble, Lancashire, England

Residential 🏘 Mixed character 🚇 Transit-oriented Risk: Medium Medium confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for families (below average).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

💼
Best fit: Young Professionals Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

👪 Families
Below Average

Safety score of 15 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%

💼 Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

📈 Investors
Fair

Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

🌳 Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

🔑 First-time Buyers
Fair

Good entry point at £168,125, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

49
Liveability Score
Top 60% in South Ribble Top 50% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 6 data sources, 4 transactions

Things You Should Know

🚨
High Crime Area

Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

How Life Works Here

Poplar Close is located in South Ribble, near Bamber Bridge, Lancashire. Crime is a significant concern, with 381 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 164 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is The Village Fish Bar (fast food, 55m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Withy Trees Avenue) is 166m away. The median property price is £168,125, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 156m 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 first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Below Average (32)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (40)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£168,125
Median Price
4
Transactions (2018–2025)
+7.6%
5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling

⚠ Based on only 4 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

The Village Fish Bar 55m (0.7 min walk)
Fallen Angel Hair Lounge 57m (0.7 min walk)

Transport Links

Withy Trees Avenue bus_stop 166m
Poplar Avenue bus_stop 217m
Collins Road North bus_stop 226m
Brown Lane bus_stop 295m
Bamber Bridge Rail Station rail_station 633m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
70% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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.