Lower Frenches Drive
Oldham, England
Reality check: At £421,250, this is a premium entry point. Strong 46% 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: 46% 5-year growth.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (24/100) 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 46% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (24/100) — 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%
At £421,250, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 46% over 5 years, but environment scores only 24/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Lower Frenches Drive is located in Oldham, near Uppermill. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Platform 13 (cafe, 199m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Wellington Road) is 127m away. The median property price is £421,250, with strong growth of 46% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. 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.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Lower Frenches Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Greenfield Cricket Club 487m · 6 min walk
- Saddleworth Pool and Leisure Centre 1088m · 14 min walk
libraries (2)
- Greenfield Library 387m · 5 min walk
- Uppermill Library 1347m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Moorgate Quarry Nature Reserve 864m · 11 min walk
- King George V Playing Fields 1321m · 16 min walk
- Brownhill Nature Garden 1825m · 23 min walk
schools (4)
- Greenfield St Mary's CofE School 948m · 12 min walk
- Friezland Primary School 1085m · 14 min walk
- St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School 1746m · 22 min walk
- St Chad's Church of England Primary School 1944m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
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- Chatsworth Close — Oldham57
- Arthur's Lane — Oldham53
- Higher Arthurs — Oldham54
- Kinders Crescent — Oldham54
- Mills Hill Road — Oldham55
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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