Metcombe Way
Manchester, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £154,995 with hot market liquidity. Strong 86% 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 90), 86% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£154,995).
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 86% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£154,995).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Accessible entry point with solid connectivity. A practical first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Metcombe Way is located in Manchester. Crime levels are below the local average (1 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. 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 (Stainforth Street) is 230m away. The median property price is £154,995, with exceptional growth of 86% over five years. Based on 55 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 392m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 67 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% 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 | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Metcombe Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- East Manchester Leisure Centre 407m · 5 min walk
- Parthian Climbing 799m · 10 min walk
- National Squash Centre 937m · 12 min walk
- Manchester Tennis And Football Centre 1106m · 14 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Cornerstone Centre 402m · 5 min walk
- Manchester Institute of Health & Performance 585m · 7 min walk
- April House 1418m · 18 min walk
- The Vallance Centre 1747m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Bradford Park 193m · 2 min walk
- Philips Park 1381m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- St Brigid's RC Primary School 393m · 5 min walk
- CofE School of the Resurrection 403m · 5 min walk
- Armitage CofE Primary School 999m · 12 min walk
- St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1108m · 14 min walk
- All Saints Primary School 1313m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Mauldeth Road West — Manchester67
- Magna Drive — Manchester67
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- Bury Avenue — Manchester67
- Hartwell Close — Manchester67
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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