Smedley Avenue
Manchester, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £133,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 82% 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: 82% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£133,000).
Workable for families, but some dimensions 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%
Strong case: 82% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£133,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £133,000.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Smedley Avenue is located in Manchester. 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 (Wythburn Avenue) is 146m away. The median property price is £133,000, with exceptional growth of 82% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 381m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 68 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% 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), 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Smedley Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Goals Manchester 492m · 6 min walk
- North City Family & Fitness Centre 1552m · 19 min walk
- Fighting Fit 1873m · 23 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Cheetham Primary Care Centre 663m · 8 min walk
- Whitley Road Medical Centre 1010m · 13 min walk
- Rochdale Road Surgery 1232m · 15 min walk
- Harpurhey Health Centre 1293m · 16 min walk
- North Manchester General Hospital 1502m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- Abraham Moss Library 1132m · 14 min walk
- North City Library 1509m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Hendham Vale 118m · 2 min walk
- Queen's Park 346m · 4 min walk
- Smedley Dip 360m · 4 min walk
- Sandhills 800m · 10 min walk
- Sand Street 986m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Oasis Academy Temple 382m · 5 min walk
- Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 633m · 8 min walk
- Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester 633m · 8 min walk
- Saviour CofE Primary School 651m · 8 min walk
- St Malachy's RC Primary School 686m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Smedley Road — Manchester68
- Wythburn Avenue — Manchester68
- Gathurst Street — Manchester68
- Stanbury Walk — Manchester67
- Hunmanby Avenue — Manchester68
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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