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Buckley Lane

Bury, England

Semi-rural Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Low Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: At £325,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 44% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: InvestorsGood

Strong case: 44% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.

Families
Fair

Weak across environment (35), safety (50), or school access (50). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

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

Young Professionals
Below Average

Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Good

Strong case: 44% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Below Average

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%

First-time Buyers
Below Average

Price (£325,000) and connectivity (transport 30) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

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

46
Liveability Score
Top 98% in BuryTop 67% nationally
Medium confidence Based on only 4 data sources, 5 transactions

Things You Should Know

Limited tenant pool

Low walkability (25) and transport (30) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.

Environmental mismatch

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

Buckley Lane is located in Bury, near Prestwich. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 567m away (rail and bus and tram). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £325,000, with strong growth of 44% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety Fair (50)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (30)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (65)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (50)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Poor (25)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£325,000
Median Price
5
Transactions (2015–2024)
+44.0%
5-Year Price Trend

Semi-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 Buckley Lane, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

hospitals (1)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (4)

schools (4)

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Transport Links

Shelley Road bus_stop567m
Scott Road bus_stop627m
Carr Avenue bus_stop652m
Cawley Avenue bus_stop672m
Clifton (Manchester) Rail Station rail_station1047m
Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) metro_station1487m
Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) tram_stop1488m
Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) rail_station1494m

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Data Transparency

4 open data sources
50% 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.

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