Balcombe Close
Bury, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Weak across environment (35), safety (50), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
Weak across environment (35), safety (50), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
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 55). 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
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%
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%
Things You Should Know
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
Balcombe Close is located in Bury. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 159m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £260,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 157m away. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district.
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
Detached | 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 Balcombe Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Holcombe Brook Tennis Club 1024m · 13 min walk
- Tottington St John's Cricket Club 1179m · 15 min walk
- Greenmount Cricket Club 1366m · 17 min walk
libraries (3)
- Brandlesholme Community Centre and Library 752m · 9 min walk
- Tottington Library 1467m · 18 min walk
- Moorside Community Centre and Library 1785m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Burrs Country Park 928m · 12 min walk
- Town Meadow Park 1396m · 17 min walk
- Summerseat Nature Reserve 1563m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Old Hall Primary School 157m · 2 min walk
- Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury 281m · 4 min walk
- Woodbank Primary School 1495m · 19 min walk
- Elton Community Primary School 1656m · 21 min walk
- The Elton High School 1661m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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- Sherwood Avenue — Bury47
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- Lingfield Close — Bury47
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.