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Valley Mill Lane

Bury, England

Residential Quiet, residential Well-connected Risk: Low Stable family street High confidence

Reality check: Strong school access and safe environment (75/100 safety) make this a solid family area.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: FamiliesGood

Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.

Families
Good

Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Fair

Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Fair

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — safe. But limited nearby services (30).

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £120,500.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

64
Liveability Score
Top 16% in BuryTop 4% nationally
High confidence Based on 83 transactions, 5 data sources

How Life Works Here

Valley Mill Lane 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 97m away. The median property price is £120,500, with a slight decline of 6% over five years. Based on 83 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 64 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Excellent (75)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Good (60)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Good (66)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (80)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£120,500
Median Price
83
Transactions (2014–2025)
-6.4%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot

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 Valley Mill Lane, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

hospitals (1)

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libraries (3)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Killon Street bus_stop97m
Prestbury Close bus_stop283m
Rutland Drive bus_stop353m
Bury (Manchester Metrolink) metro_station1007m
Bury (Manchester Metrolink) rail_station1012m
Bury Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) tram_stop1086m
Bury Bolton Street (East Lancashire Railway) metro_station1316m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% data uniqueness
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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.

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