Lilac Grove
Bury, England
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.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (42) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 5% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, good daily access, walkable. But environment (42) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Accessible entry point with solid connectivity. A practical first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Lilac Grove is located in Bury, near Prestwich. Crime levels are below the local average (1 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Coach & Horses (Joseph Holts) (pub, 68m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Walker Avenue) is 90m away. The median property price is £224,750, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 181m away. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 75 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Lilac Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Prestwich Cricket, Tennis & Bowling Club 829m · 10 min walk
- The Gym 1392m · 17 min walk
- Whitefield Bowling Club 1582m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Prestwich Library and Adult Learning Centre 731m · 9 min walk
- Whitefield Library and Adult Learning Centre 1095m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Langley Hall Road Open Space 412m · 5 min walk
- Fusiliers Memorial Meadow 730m · 9 min walk
- Victoria Park (Besses) 782m · 10 min walk
- Gardner Mount 1204m · 15 min walk
- St Mary's Park 1321m · 16 min walk
schools (4)
- Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School 181m · 2 min walk
- Heaton Park Primary School 384m · 5 min walk
- The Heys School 667m · 8 min walk
- Whitefield Community Primary School 807m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
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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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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