Irk Gardens
Rochdale, England
Reality check: At £269,995, this is a premium entry point. Strong 44% 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: 44% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (16) may concern parents.
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: 44% 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 £269,995 — 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 44% over 5 years, but environment scores only 16/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Irk Gardens is located in Rochdale, near Rhodes. Crime levels are below the local average (2 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. The nearest transport stop is 192m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £269,995, with strong growth of 44% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 374m 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 property investors. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Irk Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- David Lloyd Manchester North 1646m · 21 min walk
- David Lloyd Manchester North 1654m · 21 min walk
- Alkrington Tennis & Social Club 1897m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Truffet Park 1220m · 15 min walk
- Limefield Park 1279m · 16 min walk
- Kitchen Wood 1561m · 20 min walk
- Bowlee Community Park 1801m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Little Heaton Church of England Primary School 374m · 5 min walk
- Sunny Brow Nursery School 1435m · 18 min walk
- Parkfield Primary School 1575m · 20 min walk
- Bowlee Park Community Primary School 1761m · 22 min walk
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton 1850m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
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- Duke of Lancs Close — Rochdale55
- Dufton Walk — Rochdale55
- Patterdale Drive — Rochdale54
- Buttermere Drive — Rochdale54
- Schoolside Lane — Rochdale54
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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