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Bankside Close

Oldham, England

Residential Calm, suburban Transport-oriented Risk: Low Growth pocket Low confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £89,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 119% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: InvestorsGood

Strong case: 119% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£89,000).

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.

How this is calculated

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

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Good

Strong case: 119% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£89,000).

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — walkable. But 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 £89,000.

How this is calculated

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

62
Liveability Score
Top 27% in OldhamTop 7% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 7 transactions — median not shown, 5 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

Bankside Close is located in Oldham. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is A Bros Convenience Store (convenience, 14m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Lee Street) is 146m away. The median property price is £89,000, with exceptional growth of 119% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 211m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 62 out of 100 for liveability, above 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) Fair (50)

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

Daily Access Poor (16)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (58)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (65)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (80)

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 (7 sales)
7
Transactions (2014–2025)

Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable

Based on 7 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

A Bros Convenience Store14m (0.2 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Bankside Close, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

hospitals (4)

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libraries (4)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Lee Street bus_stop146m
Pavilion Business Park bus_stop244m
West Street bus_stop246m
Pembroke Street bus_stop265m
Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) metro_station307m
Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) rail_station313m
Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) tram_stop323m
Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) rail_station575m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
62% 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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