Lakeside Drive
Warrington, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £4,900,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
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.
Family score 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Median price £4,900,000 based on only 5 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Lakeside Drive is located in Warrington. Crime is a significant concern, with 2176 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 1194 violent offences were recorded (55% 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 (Ibis Court) is 47m away. The median property price is £4,900,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 46/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 37/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
Other | 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Lakeside Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- TeamSport Karting 446m · 6 min walk
- The Junction 985m · 12 min walk
- PureGym 1285m · 16 min walk
- JD Gyms 1361m · 17 min walk
- Smithy's Gym 1657m · 21 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Bath Street Health & Wellbeing Centre 981m · 12 min walk
- Warrington Community Ultrasound Service 1363m · 17 min walk
- Warrington Hospital 1523m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- Warrington 672m · 8 min walk
- Stockton Heath 1767m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Marshall Gardens 628m · 8 min walk
- Causeway Park 741m · 9 min walk
- Queens Gardens 748m · 9 min walk
- Bank Park 1007m · 13 min walk
- Morley Common 1008m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Latchford St James CofE Primary School 726m · 9 min walk
- Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School 1411m · 18 min walk
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 1432m · 18 min walk
- Stockton Heath Primary School 1458m · 18 min walk
- St Alban's Catholic Primary School 1602m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Rose Farm Drive — Warrington40
- Chasetown Road — Warrington40
- Firecrest Court — Warrington40
- Ibis Court — Warrington40
- Mandarin Court — Warrington47
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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