Swanage Close
Bury, England
Reality check: At £234,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 48% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 48% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (50), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 48% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
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%
Possible first step at £234,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Swanage Close is located in Bury. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 103m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £234,000, with strong growth of 48% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 277m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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)
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 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 Swanage Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Holcombe Brook Tennis Club 1511m · 19 min walk
- Tottington St John's Cricket Club 1552m · 19 min walk
- Elton Cricket Club 1735m · 22 min walk
libraries (3)
- Brandlesholme Community Centre and Library 264m · 3 min walk
- Moorside Community Centre and Library 1418m · 18 min walk
- Tottington Library 1684m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Burrs Country Park 606m · 8 min walk
- Town Meadow Park 1614m · 20 min walk
- Whitehead Park 1936m · 24 min walk
- Summerseat Nature Reserve 1992m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury 277m · 4 min walk
- Old Hall Primary School 637m · 8 min walk
- Woodbank Primary School 1009m · 13 min walk
- Elton Community Primary School 1217m · 15 min walk
- The Elton High School 1363m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Chantler Lane — Bury50
- Stokesay Close — Bury50
- Buckingham Drive — Bury50
- Osborne Close — Bury50
- Crossfield Street — Bury50
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.