Laurel Drive
Wyre, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £181,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 30% 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: 30% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£181,500).
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (38) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 30% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£181,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But environment (38) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £181,500, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (38) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Laurel Drive is located in Wyre, near Thornton, Lancashire. Crime is around average for the area, with 243 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Dragon Inn (fast food, 65m). The nearest transport stop is 73m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £181,500, with strong growth of 30% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 478m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% within its district.
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 6 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Laurel Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- YMCA Thornton Sports Centre 1056m · 13 min walk
- YMCA Poulton Health and Fitness Centre 1985m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Hawthorne Park 267m · 3 min walk
- Tithebarn Park 1894m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Millfield Science & Performing Arts College 480m · 6 min walk
- Carleton Green Community Primary School 1093m · 14 min walk
- Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School 1382m · 17 min walk
- Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School 1403m · 18 min walk
- Great Arley School 1583m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Elmwood Drive — Wyre45
- Ledbury Road — Wyre49
- Firshill Close — Wyre50
- St Thomas Way — Wyre50
- Warwick Place — Wyre49
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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