Union Arcade
Bury, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
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 noisy/dense environment (35) 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, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
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
Union Arcade is located in Bury. This is a notably low-crime area with only 1 incidents recorded in the past 12 months. 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 (Mill Gate Shopping Centre) is 47m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 370m away. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and families. Overall, this street scores 66 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% 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)
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Union Arcade, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Bury Athletic Club 677m · 8 min walk
- Powerleague 708m · 9 min walk
- Bury Sports Club 1190m · 15 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Cygnet Hospital 1728m · 22 min walk
- Bury Hospice 1935m · 24 min walk
libraries (4)
- Bury Library 377m · 5 min walk
- Castle Leisure Centre Library 476m · 6 min walk
- Moorside Community Centre and Library 1560m · 20 min walk
- Topping Fold Community Centre and Library 1715m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Pyramid Park 484m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Holy Trinity Primary School 370m · 5 min walk
- St Thomas Church of England Primary School 854m · 11 min walk
- Bury Church of England High School 978m · 12 min walk
- St Luke's CofE Primary School 1019m · 13 min walk
- St John with St Mark CofE Primary School 1140m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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- Frank Street — Bury66
- Tanpits Road — Bury66
- The Wylde — Bury66
- Market Parade — Bury66
- The Mall — Bury66
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.