Reed Street

Oldham, England

Local high street 🚗 Local high street, car-reliant 🚗 Car + some transit Risk: Low 🏡 Stable family street Medium confidence

Reality check: Strong school access and safe environment (75/100 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 (30/100) — 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 (30) may concern parents.

👪 Families
Good

Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (30) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

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

💼 Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but transport (30) could be better.

How this is calculated

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

📈 Investors
Poor

Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.

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
Fair

Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.

How this is calculated

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

65
Liveability Score
Top 0% in Oldham Top 0% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 5 data sources

How Life Works Here

Reed Street is located in Oldham. Crime levels are below the local average (1 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Daily amenities are excellent, with 13 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (4), cafe (2), and hairdresser (2). The nearest transport stop is 26m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 467m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Overall, this street scores 65 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 (75)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (93)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (30)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (50)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (85)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (90)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Fair (50)

EPC certificates + estimated efficiency

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Nearby Amenities

Flamez Express 13m (0.2 min walk)
Food Lab 17m (0.2 min walk)
Michigan Fried Chicken 21m (0.3 min walk)
Kandy Baby 22m (0.3 min walk)
mooboo 30m (0.4 min walk)
Miljul Chai House 31m (0.4 min walk)
Zane 32m (0.4 min walk)
Stocco 35m (0.4 min walk)
James Samuel Hair & Beauty 39m (0.5 min walk)
Florida Fried Chicken 42m (0.5 min walk)

Transport Links

Scholes Street bus_stop 26m
Wright Street bus_stop 43m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
57% 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.