Albert Drive
Bury, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £176,475 with stable market liquidity. Strong 57% 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: 57% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£176,475).
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 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 57% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£176,475).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), 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 £176,475, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Albert Drive is located in Bury, near Whitefield. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 195m away. The median property price is £176,475, with exceptional growth of 57% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 16 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 405m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. 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
Semi-Detached | Leasehold | 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 Albert Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym 637m · 8 min walk
- Unsworth Cricket Club 968m · 12 min walk
- Total Fitness 1291m · 16 min walk
- Prestwich Cricket, Tennis & Bowling Club 1964m · 25 min walk
libraries (2)
- Whitefield Library and Adult Learning Centre 1217m · 15 min walk
- Unsworth Library 1355m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Fusiliers Memorial Meadow 597m · 8 min walk
- Sunny Bank Wood 941m · 12 min walk
- Victoria Park (Besses) 1020m · 13 min walk
- Whitefield Park 1052m · 13 min walk
- Langley Hall Road Open Space 1471m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Ribble Drive Community Primary School 406m · 5 min walk
- St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 549m · 7 min walk
- Mersey Drive Community Primary School 567m · 7 min walk
- Whitefield Community Primary School 680m · 8 min walk
- Unsworth Primary School 760m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Borrowdale Drive — Bury55
- Allendale Drive — Bury55
- Langdale Drive — Bury56
- Eskdale Close — Bury56
- Cambeck Close — Bury55
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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