Breightmet Fold Lane
Bolton, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £157,250 with warm market liquidity. Strong 53% 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), 53% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£157,250).
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (5/100) 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%
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), 53% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£157,250).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (5/100) — 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%
Good entry point at £157,250, but environment (5) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 53% over 5 years, but environment scores only 5/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Breightmet Fold Lane is located in Bolton. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 248m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £157,250, with exceptional growth of 53% over five years. Based on 22 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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
Semi-Detached | 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 Breightmet Fold Lane, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (3)
- Seven Acres Country Park 1294m · 16 min walk
- Leverhulme Park 1572m · 20 min walk
- Tonge Park 1867m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Leverhulme Community Primary School 897m · 11 min walk
- Firwood High School 1048m · 13 min walk
- SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School 1075m · 13 min walk
- Harwood Meadows Primary School 1319m · 16 min walk
- Hardy Mill Primary School 1845m · 23 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.
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