Blackdown Grove
Oldham, England
Reality check: Strong school access and safe environment (85/100 safety) make this a solid family area.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. 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 limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £239,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (50) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Blackdown Grove is located in Oldham. This is a notably low-crime area with only 1 incidents recorded in the past 12 months. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 91m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £239,500. Based on 3 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 14 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 328m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability.
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Blackdown Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- PureGym 1436m · 18 min walk
- Oldham Leisure Centre 1893m · 24 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Oldham Medical Services 339m · 4 min walk
- All Saints Hospital 1036m · 13 min walk
- The Beeches 1991m · 25 min walk
libraries (4)
- Fitton Hill Library 1108m · 14 min walk
- Limehurst Library 1248m · 16 min walk
- Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre 1814m · 23 min walk
- Oldham Local Studies & Archive 1850m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Copster Park 191m · 2 min walk
- Neild Street Park 582m · 7 min walk
- Coppice Park 1265m · 16 min walk
- Coppice Community Centre Garden 1319m · 16 min walk
- Limehurst Playground 1333m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- The Hathershaw College 329m · 4 min walk
- Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 625m · 8 min walk
- Coppice Primary Academy 773m · 10 min walk
- Werneth Primary School 959m · 12 min walk
- Broadfield Primary School 980m · 12 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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