Upton Close
Rochdale, England
Reality check: At £317,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 25% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 25% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (31/100) 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%
Moderate investment case — 25% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (31/100) — 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%
Price (£317,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 25% over 5 years, but environment scores only 31/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Upton Close is located in Rochdale, near Middleton. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 51m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £317,500, with strong growth of 25% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 49 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
Detached | Leasehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Upton Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Alkrington Tennis & Social Club 731m · 9 min walk
libraries (3)
- Alkrington Library 181m · 2 min walk
- Junction Community Library 1244m · 16 min walk
- Middleton Library 1936m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Downs Estate Park 560m · 7 min walk
- Penrhyn Park 793m · 10 min walk
- Wince Brook Fields 1001m · 12 min walk
- Kitchen Wood 1246m · 16 min walk
- Middleton Cons Crown Green Bowls Club 1809m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Alkrington Primary School 577m · 7 min walk
- Middleton Technology School 1540m · 19 min walk
- St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School 1564m · 20 min walk
- Sunny Brow Nursery School 1845m · 23 min walk
- Parkfield Primary School 1938m · 24 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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