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Wellington Road

Oldham, England

Residential Calm, suburban Well-connected Risk: Low Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £161,497 with hot market liquidity. Strong 70% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 70% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£161,497).

Families
Good

Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.

How this is calculated

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

Young Professionals
Fair

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 70% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£161,497).

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Fair

Good entry point at £161,497.

How this is calculated

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

58
Liveability Score
Top 44% in OldhamTop 14% nationally
High confidence Based on 58 transactions, 5 data sources

Things You Should Know

Limited daily services

Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.

How Life Works Here

Wellington Road is located in Oldham. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Hulme Grammar Pre-Prep and Prep School (childcare, 67m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 41m away. The median property price is £161,497, with exceptional growth of 70% over five years. Based on 58 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 18 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 247m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Fair (50)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Poor (16)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Good (60)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Good (70)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (85)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£161,497
Median Price
58
Transactions (2014–2025)
+69.9%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot

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

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Nearby Amenities

Hulme Grammar Pre-Prep and Prep School67m (0.8 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Wellington Road, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

hospitals (5)

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libraries (4)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Wellington Road bus_stop41m
Regency Close bus_stop62m
Chamber Road bus_stop206m
Clarence Avenue bus_stop226m
Frederick Street bus_stop249m
Windsor Road bus_stop265m
Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) tram_stop1036m
Freehold (Manchester Metrolink) metro_station1061m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% 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.

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