Berkeley Road
Bolton, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £80,250 with warm market liquidity. Strong 44% 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), 44% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£80,250).
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 44% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£80,250).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £80,250, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Berkeley Road is located in Bolton. Crime levels are below the local average (1 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 106m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £80,250, with strong growth of 44% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 267m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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 | Leasehold | 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 Berkeley Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 954m · 12 min walk
- The Gym 1819m · 23 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Astley Bridge Chiropody 539m · 7 min walk
- Aura Cosmetic Skin Clinic 927m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Astley Bridge Park 152m · 2 min walk
- Barlow Park 675m · 8 min walk
- Top Field 1233m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School 267m · 3 min walk
- Eden Boys' School, Bolton 796m · 10 min walk
- St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell 1033m · 13 min walk
- The Valley Community Primary School 1110m · 14 min walk
- Brownlow Fold Primary School 1237m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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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.