Cape Street
Manchester, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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 data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£316,250) and connectivity (transport 60) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Cape Street is located in Manchester. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Brooklyn Court Dental Practice (dentist, 34m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 104m away. The median property price is £316,250. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 491m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Cape Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Fallowfield Bowling and Lawn Tennis Club 236m · 3 min walk
- Platt Lane Sports Complex 1284m · 16 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The Christie 856m · 11 min walk
- Kingslea House 1082m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Withington Library 119m · 2 min walk
- Fallowfield Community Library 1360m · 17 min walk
- Burnage Library 1806m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Old Moat Park 319m · 4 min walk
- Platt Fields Park 1138m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 491m · 6 min walk
- Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit 618m · 8 min walk
- Old Moat Primary School 808m · 10 min walk
- St Cuthbert's RC Primary School 840m · 10 min walk
- St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 946m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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- Rimworth Drive — Manchester54
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- Cranham Road — Manchester55
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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