Walker Avenue
Bury, England
Reality check: At £258,750, this is a premium entry point. Strong 27% 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: 27% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: 27% 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 £258,750 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Walker Avenue is located in Bury, near Whitefield. 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 (Walker Avenue) is 131m away. The median property price is £258,750, with strong growth of 27% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 281m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 62 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 12% 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
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | 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 Walker Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Prestwich Cricket, Tennis & Bowling Club 916m · 12 min walk
- The Gym 1264m · 16 min walk
- Stand Cricket Club 1299m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Prestwich Library and Adult Learning Centre 890m · 11 min walk
- Whitefield Library and Adult Learning Centre 1083m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Langley Hall Road Open Space 431m · 5 min walk
- Victoria Park (Besses) 744m · 9 min walk
- Gardner Mount 1400m · 18 min walk
- St Mary's Park 1425m · 18 min walk
schools (4)
- Heaton Park Primary School 282m · 4 min walk
- Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School 389m · 5 min walk
- Whitefield Community Primary School 679m · 8 min walk
- The Heys School 756m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Orford Road — Bury62
- Morley Street — Bury62
- Rhodes Drive — Bury62
- The Drive — Bury62
- Heywood Gardens — Bury62
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.