Smithy Street
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.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Smithy Street is located in Bury, near Ramsbottom. Crime levels are below the local average (3 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 Cardamon Cream (restaurant, 16m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Cross Street) is 111m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 480m away. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 68 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 8% 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Smithy Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Ramsbottom Fitness Centre 432m · 5 min walk
libraries (1)
- Ramsbottom Library and Adult Learning Centre 136m · 2 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Bridge Street Gardens 290m · 4 min walk
- Nuttall Park 730m · 9 min walk
- The Old River Garden 781m · 10 min walk
- Top Mill Park 1240m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom 481m · 6 min walk
- St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy 493m · 6 min walk
- Peel Brow School 602m · 8 min walk
- Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School 797m · 10 min walk
- Hazlehurst Primary Academy 1216m · 15 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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