Is Lichens Crescent in Oldham safe?

Lichens Crescent scores 50/100 for safety — broadly average crime levels for the area. Based on police.uk open data.

What is the median property price on Lichens Crescent?

The median property price on Lichens Crescent is £107,140, based on 10 HM Land Registry transactions.

Who is Lichens Crescent best suited for?

Investors. Strong case: 136% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£107,140).

Lichens Crescent

Oldham, England

Residential Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Low Growth pocket Low confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £107,140 with stable market liquidity. Strong 136% 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: InvestorsGood

Strong case: 136% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£107,140).

Families

Fair

Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (36) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

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

Young Professionals

Below Average

Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

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

Investors

Good

Strong case: 136% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£107,140).

How this is calculated

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

Retirees

Below Average

Limited by environment (36), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers

Fair

Good entry point at £107,140, but environment (36) is below average.

How this is calculated

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

Liveability Score

Top 32% nationally

Low confidence Based on only 10 transactions (limited sample), 4 data sources

How Life Works Here

Lichens Crescent is located in Oldham. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 350m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £107,140, with exceptional growth of 136% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 448m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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 Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (36)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (80)

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

£107,140

Median Price

Transactions (2015–2025)

+135.6%

5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | 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 Lichens Crescent, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

PureGym 1403m · 18 min walk

hospitals (4)

Oldham Medical Services 401m · 5 min walk
Glodwick Primary Care Centre 1593m · 20 min walk
Greenbank Medical Practice 1629m · 20 min walk
The Beeches 1884m · 24 min walk

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libraries (4)

Fitton Hill Library 615m · 8 min walk
Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre 1724m · 22 min walk
Limehurst Library 1769m · 22 min walk
Oldham Local Studies & Archive 1778m · 22 min walk

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parks & green spaces (5)

Northern Roots 646m · 8 min walk
Neild Street Park 755m · 9 min walk
Copster Park 877m · 11 min walk
Alexandra Park 1030m · 13 min walk
Oldham Peace Garden 1801m · 22 min walk

schools (5)

Medlock Valley Primary School 449m · 6 min walk
Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 481m · 6 min walk
The Hathershaw College 490m · 6 min walk
Broadfield Primary School 926m · 12 min walk
Alexandra Park Junior School 935m · 12 min walk

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Transport Links

The Green bus_stop350m

Sportsman Drive bus_stop362m

Hathershaw Lane bus_stop366m

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Data Transparency

4 open data sources

55% data uniqueness

View all data sources

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.

Data updated: 8 July 2026