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Buckingham Avenue

Bury, England

Residential Calm, suburban Transport-oriented Risk: Low Growth pocket Low confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Good

Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Good

Strong case: 42% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£161,500).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £161,500.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

68
Liveability Score
Top 8% in BuryTop 1% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 10 transactions (limited sample), 5 data sources

How Life Works Here

Buckingham Avenue is located in Bury, near Whitefield. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Morrisons Daily (convenience, 58m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Balmoral Avenue) is 85m away. The median property price is £161,500, with strong growth of 42% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 370m away. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 68 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 8% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Fair (50)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Fair (48)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (58)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (80)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£161,500
Median Price
10
Transactions (2014–2025)
+42.4%
5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Morrisons Daily58m (0.7 min walk)
Pure Silk Male Grooming60m (0.8 min walk)
China Express62m (0.8 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Buckingham Avenue, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (4)

hospitals (1)

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libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Balmoral Avenue bus_stop85m
Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink) metro_station161m
Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink) rail_station163m
Besses o'th' Barn Metrolink Stop bus_stop186m
Besses o'th'barn (Manchester Metrolink) tram_stop210m
Mayfair Avenue bus_stop219m
Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) metro_station1039m
Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) rail_station1042m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% data uniqueness
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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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