Port Street
Oldham, England
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.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (20) may concern parents.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 20, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
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
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%
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%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transit options within walking distance.
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.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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 certificates + estimated efficiency
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Terraced | Leasehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
Nearby Amenities
Transport Links
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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.