Wilby Close
Bury, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 68% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (39) 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%
Moderate investment case — 68% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (39), 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 £260,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (60) or environment (39) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Wilby Close 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 115m away. The median property price is £260,000, with exceptional growth of 68% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 388m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Wilby Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- JD Gyms 1575m · 20 min walk
- Elton Cricket Club 1595m · 20 min walk
libraries (4)
- Brandlesholme Community Centre and Library 732m · 9 min walk
- Moorside Community Centre and Library 770m · 10 min walk
- Castle Leisure Centre Library 1282m · 16 min walk
- Bury Library 1485m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Burrs Country Park 729m · 9 min walk
- The Top Green 1033m · 13 min walk
- Gallipoli Gardens 1404m · 18 min walk
- Library Gardens 1411m · 18 min walk
- Kay Gardens 1486m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Woodbank Primary School 389m · 5 min walk
- St John with St Mark CofE Primary School 700m · 9 min walk
- Elton Community Primary School 902m · 11 min walk
- Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury 1190m · 15 min walk
- St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy 1704m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Proctor Street — Bury53
- Woodhill Road — Bury54
- Woodgreen Drive — Bury54
- Heaton Court — Bury54
- Seddon Avenue — Bury48
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.
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