Oakbank Drive
Bolton, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions 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%
Moderate investment case — 5% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£285,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Oakbank Drive 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 44m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £285,000, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and property investors. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability.
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 | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 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 Oakbank Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1957m · 24 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Astley Bridge Chiropody 1037m · 13 min walk
- Aura Cosmetic Skin Clinic 1804m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Top Field 196m · 2 min walk
- Andrew Lane Park 727m · 9 min walk
- Barlow Park 995m · 12 min walk
- Sharples Park 1030m · 13 min walk
- Astley Bridge Park 1103m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- The Oaks Primary School 1022m · 13 min walk
- Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School 1030m · 13 min walk
- St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton 1279m · 16 min walk
- Youth Challenge Pru 1545m · 19 min walk
- Walmsley CofE Primary School 1565m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Uganda Street — Bolton55
- Hengist Street — Bolton54
- Fair Street — Bolton54
- Sharples Avenue — Bolton55
- Kelstern Close — Bolton55
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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