Colgate Crescent
Manchester, England
Reality check: At £269,975, this is a premium entry point. Strong 59% 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: 59% 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%
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: 59% 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 £269,975 — price is manageable but connectivity (60) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Colgate Crescent is located in Manchester. 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 132m away. The median property price is £269,975, with exceptional growth of 59% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 432m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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 Colgate Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Fallowfield Bowling and Lawn Tennis Club 456m · 6 min walk
- Platt Lane Sports Complex 832m · 10 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Borchardt Medical Centre 880m · 11 min walk
- The Christie 1251m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Withington Library 587m · 7 min walk
- Fallowfield Community Library 820m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Old Moat Park 377m · 5 min walk
- Fallowfield Secret Garden 489m · 6 min walk
- Platt Fields Park 810m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 433m · 5 min walk
- Old Moat Primary School 817m · 10 min walk
- Wilbraham Primary School 820m · 10 min walk
- Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit 902m · 11 min walk
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 933m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Stephen Oake Close — Manchester55
- Marshbrook Drive — Manchester55
- Bellfield Close — Manchester55
- Alderglen Road — Manchester55
- Bowdon Avenue — 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.