Porter Street
Bury, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £112,500.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Porter Street is located in Bury. 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 120m away. The median property price is £112,500, though prices have fallen 30% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 167m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
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 Porter Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- JD Gyms 1107m · 14 min walk
- Bury Athletic Club 1790m · 22 min walk
- Powerleague 1833m · 23 min walk
libraries (5)
- Moorside Community Centre and Library 467m · 6 min walk
- Castle Leisure Centre Library 1279m · 16 min walk
- Bury Library 1379m · 17 min walk
- Brandlesholme Community Centre and Library 1532m · 19 min walk
- Topping Fold Community Centre and Library 1706m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Top Green 288m · 4 min walk
- Clarence Park 523m · 6 min walk
- St John's Garden 862m · 11 min walk
- Gallipoli Gardens 1285m · 16 min walk
- Kay Gardens 1305m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- St John with St Mark CofE Primary School 167m · 2 min walk
- Chesham Primary Academy 693m · 9 min walk
- St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 834m · 10 min walk
- St Paul's Church of England Primary School 873m · 11 min walk
- Holy Trinity Primary School 1454m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Raven Street — Bury61
- Back Porter Street — Bury60
- Wiltshire Close — Bury61
- Back Rake Street — Bury60
- Samuel Street — Bury61
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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