The Hermitage
Wyre, Lancashire, England
Reality check: At £387,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 28% 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: 28% 5-year growth.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (17/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
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: 28% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (17/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £387,500, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 28% over 5 years, but environment scores only 17/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
The Hermitage is located in Wyre, near Cleveleys, Lancashire. Crime is around average for the area, with 107 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is other theft. 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 and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Merlyn Road) is 276m away. The median property price is £387,500, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 5% 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
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 The Hermitage, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- YMCA Thornton Sports Centre 710m · 9 min walk
- JD Gyms 1397m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- North Drive Park 1196m · 15 min walk
- Jubilee Gardens 1478m · 18 min walk
- Hawthorne Park 1616m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School 696m · 9 min walk
- Northfold Community Primary School 952m · 12 min walk
- Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School 1150m · 14 min walk
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys 1284m · 16 min walk
- Thornton Primary School 1521m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Meadowcroft Avenue — Wyre54
- Central Avenue North — Wyre61
- Winston Avenue — Wyre52
- Knowle Avenue — Wyre55
- Merlyn Road — Wyre55
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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