Frank Fold
Rochdale, England
Reality check: At £222,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 56% 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: liquid market (score 70), 56% 5-year growth.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (16/100) 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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 56% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (16/100) — 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%
Possible first step at £222,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (16) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 56% over 5 years, but environment scores only 16/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Frank Fold is located in Rochdale, near Heywood. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 207m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £222,000, with exceptional growth of 56% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 47 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
Detached | Leasehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Frank Fold, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Heywood Sports Village 844m · 10 min walk
libraries (2)
- Darnhill Library 835m · 10 min walk
- Heywood Library 1265m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Boisko 888m · 11 min walk
- Heywood Memeorial Gardens 1220m · 15 min walk
- Fairfield View Play Park 1362m · 17 min walk
- Queen's Park 1693m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Woodland Community Primary School 543m · 7 min walk
- St Margaret's Church of England Primary School 607m · 8 min walk
- Oak Haven School 1089m · 14 min walk
- Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1208m · 15 min walk
- Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College 1350m · 17 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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