Oak Road
Salford, England
Reality check: At £210,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 34% 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), 34% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) 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: liquid market (score 70), 34% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £210,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Oak Road is located in Salford. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 153m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £210,000, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 27 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. 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)
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 | Freehold | 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 Oak Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Broughton Leisure Centre 608m · 8 min walk
- Tom Husband Leisure Centre 1296m · 16 min walk
- Salford Sports Village 1467m · 18 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Ramsgate House 967m · 12 min walk
- Braeburn House 1778m · 22 min walk
- Lance Burn Health Centre 1947m · 24 min walk
libraries (5)
- Broughton Library 832m · 10 min walk
- Broughton Community Hub 905m · 11 min walk
- Lower Kersal 1459m · 18 min walk
- Clifford Whitworth Library 1526m · 19 min walk
- Working Class Movement Library 1859m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Albert Park 378m · 5 min walk
- Castle Irwell Park 406m · 5 min walk
- Kersal Wetlands 706m · 9 min walk
- Orion Place 897m · 11 min walk
- David Lewis Recreation Ground 1005m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Lower Kersal Community Primary School 645m · 8 min walk
- River View Community Primary School 834m · 10 min walk
- The Albion Academy 914m · 11 min walk
- Brentnall Academy 1025m · 13 min walk
- Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School 1272m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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- Grecian Street North — Salford50
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- Griffin Street — 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.
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