Burn Bank
Oldham, England
Reality check: At £222,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 90% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 90% 5-year growth.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (4/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 90% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (4/100) — 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%
Possible first step at £222,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (4) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 90% over 5 years, but environment scores only 4/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Burn Bank is located in Oldham, near Grasscroft. 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 links nearby. The nearest stop (Church Road) is 77m away. The median property price is £222,500, with exceptional growth of 90% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 233m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Burn Bank, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Greenfield Cricket Club 1165m · 15 min walk
- Saddleworth Pool and Leisure Centre 1853m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Moorgate Quarry Nature Reserve 1412m · 18 min walk
- King George V Playing Fields 1964m · 25 min walk
schools (3)
- Friezland Primary School 233m · 3 min walk
- St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School 1074m · 13 min walk
- Greenfield St Mary's CofE School 1585m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Dacres Drive — Oldham53
- Church Road — Oldham54
- Rimmon Close — Oldham52
- Annisfield Avenue — Oldham52
- Highbank Crescent — Oldham52
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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