Poppy Lane
Salford, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for young professionals (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £252,995 — 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%
How Life Works Here
Poppy Lane is located in Salford. 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. The nearest transport stop is 102m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £252,995. Based on 23 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 494m 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. The profile suggests appeal to both families and property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 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)
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: 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 Poppy Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Salford Sports Village 702m · 9 min walk
- PureGym 1383m · 17 min walk
- Tom Husband Leisure Centre 1652m · 21 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Braeburn House 1010m · 13 min walk
- Lance Burn Health Centre 1839m · 23 min walk
libraries (5)
- Lower Kersal 698m · 9 min walk
- Height 1486m · 19 min walk
- Pendleton 1532m · 19 min walk
- Clifford Whitworth Library 1880m · 24 min walk
- Broughton Community Hub 1886m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Bolton Road Playing Fields 837m · 10 min walk
- Castle Irwell Park 873m · 11 min walk
- Kersal Moor 1601m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- St George's CofE Primary School 495m · 6 min walk
- St Sebastian's RC Primary School 509m · 6 min walk
- Lower Kersal Community Primary School 638m · 8 min walk
- The Albion Academy 944m · 12 min walk
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 1352m · 17 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.
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