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Townley Street

Manchester, England

Residential Mixed character Well-connected Risk: Low Starter home Low confidence

Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for retirees (fair).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: FamiliesGood

Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (36) may concern parents.

Families
Good

Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (36) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Fair

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Fair

Moderate investment case — 10% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (36) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (16).

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £119,975, but environment (36) is below average.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

60
Liveability Score
Top 10% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 6 transactions — median not shown, 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

Limited daily services

Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.

How Life Works Here

Townley Street is located in Manchester. Crime levels are below the local average (6 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Precious People Parish Church (place of worship, 23m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 65m away. The median property price is £119,975, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 15 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 363m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Excellent (75)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Poor (16)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Good (60)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (36)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (85)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

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Median not shown (6 sales)
6
Transactions (2018–2025)

Terraced | Leasehold | Market: stable

Based on 6 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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Nearby Amenities

Precious People Parish Church23m (0.3 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Townley Street, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

hospitals (5)

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libraries (3)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Elvate Crescent bus_stop65m
Barrow Hill Road bus_stop184m
Hodgson Street bus_stop224m
Cheetwood Primary School bus_stop287m
Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) metro_station1183m
Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) rail_station1190m
Manchester Victoria Rail Station rail_station1207m
Victoria Station (Manchester Metrolink) tram_stop1280m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% data uniqueness
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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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