Westwood Road
South Ribble, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £114,500 with warm market liquidity. Strong 25% 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), 25% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£114,500).
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 25% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£114,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), 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 £114,500, but safety (25) needs consideration.
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
Westwood Road is located in South Ribble, near Leyland, Lancashire. Crime is a significant concern, with 458 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 169 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 (Northgate) is 121m away. The median property price is £114,500, with strong growth of 25% over five years. Based on 20 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 478m 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 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 20% 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: 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 Westwood Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Gym Group 342m · 4 min walk
- Lancashire Football Club 703m · 9 min walk
- Gymtec 796m · 10 min walk
- Natbridge Boxing Academy 956m · 12 min walk
- Leyland Leisure Centre 1248m · 16 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) 713m · 9 min walk
- Broadoaks Child Development Centre 745m · 9 min walk
- Buckshaw Hospital 1742m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Woburn Green 324m · 4 min walk
- Farington Park 702m · 9 min walk
- Strawberry Valley Park 929m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Farington Primary School 479m · 6 min walk
- Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School 647m · 8 min walk
- Leyland Methodist Junior School 692m · 9 min walk
- Wellfield Academy 770m · 10 min walk
- St Catherine's RC Primary School 774m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Farington Gate — South Ribble55
- Hastings Road — South Ribble55
- Pearfield — South Ribble54
- Goulding Avenue — South Ribble54
- Grove Street — South Ribble53
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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