Brook Street
Bury, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £94,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 53% 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: 53% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£94,000).
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 53% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£94,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £94,000 with decent transport (90) and services (30). Good first step.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Brook Street is located in Bury, near Radcliffe. 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink)) is 174m away. The median property price is £94,000, with exceptional growth of 53% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% within 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
Terraced | 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 Brook Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- East Lancashire Paper Mill Cricket Club 412m · 5 min walk
- Whitefield Bowling Club 1783m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Radcliffe Library 460m · 6 min walk
- Dumers Lane Community Centre and Library 1412m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Coronation Park 410m · 5 min walk
- Radcliffe Ees 716m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School 744m · 9 min walk
- Gorsefield Primary School 838m · 10 min walk
- St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe 841m · 10 min walk
- Chapelfield Primary School 973m · 12 min walk
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1035m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Bridgewater View — Bury60
- East Street — Bury62
- William Street — Bury62
- Jones Street — Bury62
- Schofield Street — Bury62
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.