Dickinson Close
Bolton, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
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
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 £100,000, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Dickinson Close 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 174m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £100,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 313m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, above 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 | 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 Dickinson Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 809m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Aura Cosmetic Skin Clinic 1103m · 14 min walk
- The Cupping Clinic 1131m · 14 min walk
- Deasnsgate Osteopath Clinic 1190m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Thomasson Park 380m · 5 min walk
- Queen's Park 1239m · 16 min walk
- Astley Bridge Park 1333m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton 314m · 4 min walk
- Brownlow Fold Primary School 315m · 4 min walk
- Eden Boys' School, Bolton 400m · 5 min walk
- The Valley Community Primary School 481m · 6 min walk
- The Olive School, Bolton 544m · 7 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.