Poplar Grove
South Ribble, Lancashire, England
Reality check: At £470,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 75% 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: 75% 5-year growth.
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 75% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £470,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Poplar Grove 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Withy Trees Avenue) is 103m away. The median property price is £470,000, with exceptional growth of 75% over five years. Based on 9 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 290m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Poplar Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- TeamSport Preston 642m · 8 min walk
- Boulder UK 934m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Withy Grove Park 157m · 2 min walk
- Kathleen Ferrier Memorial Garden 1632m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- The Coppice School 290m · 4 min walk
- Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School 497m · 6 min walk
- Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge 672m · 8 min walk
- Walton-Le-Dale High School 685m · 9 min walk
- Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School 1294m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Hazel Avenue — South Ribble49
- Helmsley Green — South Ribble54
- Hazel Close — South Ribble49
- Further Field — South Ribble48
- Stratfield Place — South Ribble55
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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