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Colwyn Street

Oldham, England

Residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Low Growth pocket Low confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £50,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 28% 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: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: 28% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£50,000).

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
Excellent

Strong case: 28% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£50,000).

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Good

Affordable at £50,000 with decent transport (100) and services (30). Good first step.

How this is calculated

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

65
Liveability Score
Top 14% in OldhamTop 3% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 11 transactions (limited sample), 4 data sources

How Life Works Here

Colwyn Street 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 (Westwood (Manchester Metrolink)) is 73m away. The median property price is £50,000, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 173m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 65 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 14% within its district.

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 Fair (47)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (80)

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

£50,000
Median Price
11
Transactions (2014–2024)
+27.7%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Leasehold | 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 Colwyn Street, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

hospitals (5)

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libraries (4)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) metro_station73m
Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) rail_station76m
Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) tram_stop82m
Westwood Metrolink Stop bus_stop127m
Middleton Road bus_stop196m
Featherstall Road North bus_stop278m
West Street bus_stop298m
Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) metro_station693m

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Data Transparency

4 open data sources
55% 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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