Rumford Street
Manchester, England
Reality check: Strong school access and safe environment (85/100 safety) make this a solid family area. However, the environment (35/100) suggests noise or density that may concern parents.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Rumford Street is located in Manchester. This is a notably low-crime area with only 2 incidents recorded in the past 12 months. 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 141m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Rumford Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Manchester Aquatics Centre 607m · 8 min walk
- Denmark Road Sports Centre 610m · 8 min walk
- SoCal Gym 680m · 8 min walk
- The Gym Group 718m · 9 min walk
- Sugden Sports Centre 787m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Manchester Royal Infirmary 349m · 4 min walk
- Manchester University Hospitals (central site) 432m · 5 min walk
- The Vallance Centre 598m · 8 min walk
libraries (3)
- Moss Side Powerhouse Library 1186m · 15 min walk
- Hulme High Street Library 1311m · 16 min walk
- The Portico Library 1766m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Brunswick Park 179m · 2 min walk
- Alan Gilbert Square 324m · 4 min walk
- Gartside Gardens 539m · 7 min walk
- Whitworth Park 675m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Co-op Academy Medlock 593m · 7 min walk
- Trinity CofE High School 656m · 8 min walk
- St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School 706m · 9 min walk
- Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester 881m · 11 min walk
- Manchester Academy 913m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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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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