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Harlech Avenue

Bury, England

Residential Dense, noisy Well-connected Risk: Low Growth pocket Low confidence

Reality check: At £259,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 16% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: 16% 5-year growth.

Families
Fair

Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (32/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.

How this is calculated

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

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: 16% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Below Average

Safe area, but environment (32/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step at £259,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (32) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

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

61
Liveability Score
Top 30% in BuryTop 8% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 14 transactions (limited sample), 4 data sources

Things You Should Know

Growth not supported by environment

Prices grew 16% over 5 years, but environment scores only 32/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.

How Life Works Here

Harlech Avenue is located in Bury, near Whitefield. 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 (Sandgate Road) is 327m away. The median property price is £259,500, with strong growth of 16% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 290m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.

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 Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (32)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (80)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (65)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£259,500
Median Price
14
Transactions (2015–2025)
+16.2%
5-Year Price Trend

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 Harlech Avenue, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Sandgate Road bus_stop327m
Polefield Grove bus_stop361m
Polefield Hall Road bus_stop373m
Ferndene Road bus_stop386m
Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink) metro_station708m
Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink) rail_station709m
Besses o'th'barn (Manchester Metrolink) tram_stop733m
Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) tram_stop965m

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Data Transparency

4 open data sources
55% 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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