West Drive
Bury, England
Reality check: At £252,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 49% 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: liquid market (score 70), 49% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 49% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £252,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (60) or environment (58) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
West Drive is located in Bury. 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 271m away. The median property price is £252,500, with strong growth of 49% over five years. Based on 24 transactions recorded since 2014. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. 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 217m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Leasehold | Market: warm
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 West Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- JD Gyms 1368m · 17 min walk
libraries (4)
- Moorside Community Centre and Library 268m · 3 min walk
- Brandlesholme Community Centre and Library 1194m · 15 min walk
- Castle Leisure Centre Library 1371m · 17 min walk
- Bury Library 1517m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Top Green 452m · 6 min walk
- Clarence Park 724m · 9 min walk
- Burrs Country Park 900m · 11 min walk
- St John's Garden 1120m · 14 min walk
- Gallipoli Gardens 1424m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- St John with St Mark CofE Primary School 218m · 3 min walk
- Chesham Primary Academy 694m · 9 min walk
- Woodbank Primary School 945m · 12 min walk
- St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 1122m · 14 min walk
- Holy Trinity Primary School 1688m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Bury Road — Bury56
- Athlone Avenue — Bury56
- Radcliffe New Road — Bury56
- Harvey Street — Bury57
- Peers Street — Bury57
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.
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