Port Street

Oldham, England

Residential 🚗 Local high street, car-reliant 🚗 Car-dependent Risk: Low 🏡 Stable family street High confidence

Reality check: Strong school access and safe environment (85/100 safety) make this a solid family area. However, the environment (35/100) suggests noise or density that may concern parents. Transport is the main weakness (20/100) — commuters will need a car.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

👪
Best fit: Families Good

Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (20) may concern parents.

👪 Families
Good

Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (20) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

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

💼 Young Professionals
Fair

Limited connectivity (transport 20, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

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

📈 Investors
Fair

Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60). and weak transport (20) narrows demand.

How this is calculated

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

🌳 Retirees
Good

Good with limitations — safe, good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence.

How this is calculated

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

🔑 First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £55,500, but transport (20) means car needed and environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

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

61
Liveability Score
Top 1% in Oldham Top 0% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 16 transactions

Things You Should Know

🚗
Car-dependent

Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transit options within walking distance.

🛤️
Weak transport upside

Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.

How Life Works Here

Port Street is located in Oldham. This is a notably low-crime area with only 1 incidents recorded in the past 12 months. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The nearest public transport is 44m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £55,500, with exceptional growth of 82% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 384m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and first-time buyers. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Excellent (85)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Good (68)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Poor (20)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (60)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (80)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Fair (50)

EPC certificates + estimated efficiency

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£55,500
Median Price
16
Transactions (2019–2024)
+81.8%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Leasehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

Nearby Amenities

I Do Desserts 20m (0.2 min walk)
Cake Box 24m (0.3 min walk)
Ocean Grill Restaurant 25m (0.3 min walk)
J Bayman Quality Butcher 43m (0.5 min walk)
Kebabish House 50m (0.6 min walk)

Transport Links

Villa Road bus_stop 44m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% 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.