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Bessemer Way

Oldham, England

Residential Dense, noisy Well-connected Risk: Low Growth pocket Low confidence

Reality check: At £73,000, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: First-time BuyersGood

Affordable at £73,000 with decent transport (100) and services (30). Good first step.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (34) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

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

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Good

Strong case: 127% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£73,000).

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Below Average

Safe area, but environment (34/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Good

Affordable at £73,000 with decent transport (100) and services (30). Good first step.

How this is calculated

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

60
Liveability Score
Top 35% in OldhamTop 10% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 5 transactions — median not shown, 4 data sources

Things You Should Know

Growth not supported by environment

Prices grew 127% over 5 years, but environment scores only 34/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.

How Life Works Here

Bessemer Way is located in Oldham. 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 (Henshaw Street) is 102m away. The median property price is £73,000, with exceptional growth of 127% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 379m away. This street may particularly suit first-time buyers. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 60 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 Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (34)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (65)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (70)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

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 (5 sales)
5
Transactions (2014–2025)

Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable

Based on 5 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

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gyms & sports centres (2)

hospitals (3)

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libraries (4)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Henshaw Street bus_stop102m
Unsworth Way bus_stop112m
Sunfield Road bus_stop166m
St Mary's Way bus_stop183m
Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) metro_station676m
Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) rail_station678m
Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) tram_stop682m
Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) rail_station715m

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Data Transparency

4 open data sources
50% 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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