Boardman Fold Close
Rochdale, England
Reality check: At £371,250, this is a premium entry point. 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.
Strong case: 70% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (50), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 70% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £371,250, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
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
Boardman Fold Close is located in Rochdale, near Middleton. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Green Peppers Red Tomatoes (greengrocer, 142m). The nearest transport stop is 162m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £371,250, with exceptional growth of 70% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 49 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)
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
Detached | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Boardman Fold Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Alkrington Tennis & Social Club 668m · 8 min walk
libraries (3)
- Alkrington Library 184m · 2 min walk
- Junction Community Library 1332m · 17 min walk
- Middleton Library 1910m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Downs Estate Park 672m · 8 min walk
- Penrhyn Park 819m · 10 min walk
- Wince Brook Fields 1066m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Alkrington Primary School 511m · 6 min walk
- Middleton Technology School 1604m · 20 min walk
- St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School 1653m · 21 min walk
- Sunny Brow Nursery School 1766m · 22 min walk
- Parkfield Primary School 1867m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
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- Winston Avenue — Rochdale51
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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