Wheatley Close
Burnley, Lancashire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 70% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (23), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £128,500, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (23) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 70% over 5 years, but environment scores only 23/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Wheatley Close is located in Burnley, Lancashire. Crime rates are above average, with 219 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 46% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Coverdale Way) is 104m away. The median property price is £128,500, with exceptional growth of 70% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 296m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 50 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Wheatley Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym Group 715m · 9 min walk
- JD Gyms 1189m · 15 min walk
- Xercise4Less 1304m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Coal Clough 1222m · 15 min walk
- Burnley 1539m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ightenhill Park 707m · 9 min walk
- Thursby Gardens 1249m · 16 min walk
- Scott Park 1722m · 22 min walk
- Barden Gardens 1881m · 24 min walk
- Healy Wood 1993m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School 296m · 4 min walk
- St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 296m · 4 min walk
- Whittlefield Primary School 455m · 6 min walk
- Taywood Nursery School 926m · 12 min walk
- Coal Clough Academy 1080m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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- Pickles Street — Burnley50
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- Shale Street — Burnley50
- Crow Wood Avenue — Burnley51
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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