Brownhill Lane
Oldham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Weak across environment (35), safety (50), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
Weak across environment (35), safety (50), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
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%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£475,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Median price £475,000 based on only 6 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Brownhill Lane is located in Oldham, near Uppermill. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 219m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £475,000, though prices have fallen 35% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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)
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 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Brownhill Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Saddleworth Pool and Leisure Centre 1086m · 14 min walk
- Knox Fitness 1915m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Uppermill Library 708m · 9 min walk
- Delph Library 1771m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Brownhill Nature Garden 359m · 4 min walk
- Moorgate Quarry Nature Reserve 1217m · 15 min walk
- Diggle Park 1311m · 16 min walk
- The Tip 1639m · 20 min walk
schools (4)
- St Chad's Church of England Primary School 537m · 7 min walk
- Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School 913m · 11 min walk
- Saddleworth School 929m · 12 min walk
- Diggle School 1747m · 22 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.