Williamson's Yard
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.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
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
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Williamson's Yard is located in Oldham. This is a notably low-crime area with only 1 incidents recorded in the past 12 months. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Castlemill Street) is 36m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 67 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% within 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)
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Williamson's Yard, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Scholes Gym 249m · 3 min walk
hospitals (4)
- St Mary's Medical Centre 657m · 8 min walk
- Greenbank Medical Practice 678m · 8 min walk
- The Beeches 703m · 9 min walk
- Glodwick Primary Care Centre 759m · 10 min walk
libraries (4)
- Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre 831m · 10 min walk
- Oldham Local Studies & Archive 847m · 11 min walk
- Northmoor Library 1704m · 21 min walk
- Lees Library Community Hub 1954m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Becket Meadows 638m · 8 min walk
- Alexandra Park 1191m · 15 min walk
- Stoneleigh Park 1194m · 15 min walk
- Glodwick Lows 1344m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Beever Primary School 506m · 6 min walk
- The Blue Coat CofE School 639m · 8 min walk
- St Anne's RC Primary School 645m · 8 min walk
- Mayfield Primary School 907m · 11 min walk
- Glodwick Infant and Nursery School 969m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Houson Street — Oldham67
- Castlemill Street — Oldham67
- Oldham Way — Oldham67
- Printer Street — Oldham67
- Columbia Street — Oldham67
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.