Moss Lea
Bolton, England
Reality check: Strong school access and safe environment (75/100 safety) make this a solid family area. Transport is the main weakness (30/100) — commuters will need a car.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but transport (30) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but transport (30) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, 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 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside. and weak transport (30) narrows demand.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But car dependency reduces independence, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£260,000) and connectivity (transport 30) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Moss Lea 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 266m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £260,000. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Overall, this street scores 57 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), 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
Terraced | 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 Moss Lea, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1457m · 18 min walk
- Total Fitness 1655m · 21 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Aura Cosmetic Skin Clinic 704m · 9 min walk
- Astley Bridge Chiropody 892m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Barlow Park 198m · 2 min walk
- Astley Bridge Park 493m · 6 min walk
- Top Field 1176m · 15 min walk
- Andrew Lane Park 1316m · 16 min walk
- Thomasson Park 1680m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School 586m · 7 min walk
- Smithills School 696m · 9 min walk
- Youth Challenge Pru 711m · 9 min walk
- St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell 1078m · 14 min walk
- Oxford Grove Primary School 1243m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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- Wardlow Street — Bolton57
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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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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