Station Approach
Oldham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £199,950 with warm market liquidity. Modest 5% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 5% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (21/100) 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 5% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (21/100) — 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%
Good entry point at £199,950, but environment (21) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Station Approach is located in Oldham, near Delph. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Fresca (restaurant, 65m). The nearest transport stop is 98m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £199,950, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. 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. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district.
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
Semi-Detached | Leasehold | Market: warm
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 Station Approach, with detailed information for each.
libraries (2)
- Delph Library 411m · 5 min walk
- Uppermill Library 1954m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Swan Meadow Play Area 672m · 8 min walk
- Brownhill Nature Garden 1345m · 17 min walk
- Diggle Park 1652m · 21 min walk
- The Tip 1896m · 24 min walk
- King George V Playing Fields 1925m · 24 min walk
schools (4)
- Delph Primary School 733m · 9 min walk
- Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School 867m · 11 min walk
- Saddleworth School 1352m · 17 min walk
- St Chad's Church of England Primary School 1986m · 25 min walk
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.
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