Wrenswood Drive
Salford, England
Reality check: At £311,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 38% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 38% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (30) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 38% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
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%
Price (£311,000) and connectivity (transport 30) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Low walkability (25) and transport (30) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
Wrenswood Drive is located in Salford, near Walkden. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 491m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £311,000, with strong growth of 38% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 391m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 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
Detached | Leasehold | 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 Wrenswood Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Worsley Leisure Centre 1141m · 14 min walk
- Walkden High School 1189m · 15 min walk
- Roe Green Cricket Club 1459m · 18 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The Maples 1296m · 16 min walk
- The Gill Medical Centre 1548m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- Boothstown 1207m · 15 min walk
- Walkden 1612m · 20 min walk
- Worsley Village 1847m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Bedford Field 283m · 4 min walk
- Parr Fold Park 802m · 10 min walk
- RHS Garden Bridgewater 1229m · 15 min walk
- Weston Walled Garden 1237m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Ellenbrook Community Primary School 392m · 5 min walk
- James Brindley Community Primary School 406m · 5 min walk
- Mesne Lea Primary School 777m · 10 min walk
- Christ The King RC Primary School 1403m · 18 min walk
- The Lowry Academy 1550m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Habergham Close — Salford50
- Nuthatch Avenue — Salford49
- Reedley Drive — Salford49
- Ladyhill View — Salford48
- Ellerbeck Crescent — 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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