Hector Avenue
Rochdale, England
Reality check: At £68,500, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Affordable at £68,500 with decent transport (100) and services (30). Good first step.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (26) 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%
Moderate investment case — 6% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (26) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £68,500 with decent transport (100) and services (30). Good first step.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 6% over 5 years, but environment scores only 26/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Hector Avenue is located in Rochdale. Crime levels are below the local average (1 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. 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 (Selby Street) is 133m away. The median property price is £68,500, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 305m away. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 63 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 9% 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), 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
Terraced | 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Hector Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Rochdale Leisure Centre 528m · 7 min walk
libraries (4)
- Rochdale Central Library 807m · 10 min walk
- Belfield Library 813m · 10 min walk
- Smallbridge Library 1340m · 17 min walk
- Smithybridge Library 1340m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ball Street Gardens 495m · 6 min walk
- Memorial Gardens 1193m · 15 min walk
- Falinge Park 1320m · 16 min walk
- Broadfield Park 1421m · 18 min walk
- Wardle War Memorial Garden 1991m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Heybrook Primary School 305m · 4 min walk
- St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School 633m · 8 min walk
- Hamer Community Primary School 865m · 11 min walk
- Springside 865m · 11 min walk
- Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1042m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Equitable Street — Rochdale65
- Well Street — Rochdale65
- Ipswich Street — Rochdale65
- Letchworth Avenue — Rochdale64
- Michael Faraday Avenue — Rochdale64
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.
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