Merlewood Drive
Salford, England
Reality check: At £290,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 29% 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: 29% 5-year growth.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (15/100) 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: 29% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (15/100) — 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 (£290,000) 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 29% over 5 years, but environment scores only 15/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Merlewood Drive is located in Salford, near Swinton. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 125m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £290,000, with strong growth of 29% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 49m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 48 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 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 Merlewood Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Moorside High School Sport Centre 1185m · 15 min walk
- Winton Bowling, Tennis and Social Club 1568m · 20 min walk
- Cleavley Track 1761m · 22 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Monton Medical Centre 1268m · 16 min walk
- Worsley Physio Clinic 1299m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- Worsley Village 1266m · 16 min walk
- Winton 1501m · 19 min walk
- Swinton 1731m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Dales Brow Sutainable Drainage Scheme (SuDS) 940m · 12 min walk
- Westwood Park 1230m · 15 min walk
- Monton Green 1268m · 16 min walk
- Monton Green 1273m · 16 min walk
- Beech Farm 1337m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Broadoak Primary School 49m · 1 min walk
- Moorside Primary School 1045m · 13 min walk
- Alder Brook Primary Partnership Centre 1132m · 14 min walk
- St Charles' RC Primary School 1246m · 16 min walk
- Westwood Park Community Primary School 1317m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Verdant Lane — Salford49
- The Crescent — Salford49
- Pasturegreen Way — Salford49
- Newcombe Drive — Salford48
- Addison Road — Salford48
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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