Harlech Drive

Stockport, England

Local high street Busy, high footfall Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Urban convenience Low confidence

Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Limited green space nearby (environment 15/100). Best suited to young professionals who tolerate urban intensity.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (15) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Below Average

Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — safe, good daily access, walkable. But environment (15) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Possible first step at £248,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (15) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

67
Liveability Score
Top 8% in StockportTop 2% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 12 transactions (limited sample), 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

Transit hub environment

High transport (90) and access (75) with poor environment (15). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.

How Life Works Here

Harlech Drive is located in Stockport, near Hazel Grove. Crime levels are below the local average (1 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including convenience (2), fast_food (1), and hairdresser (1). The closest is Rowlands Pharmacy (pharmacy, 100m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Arundel Avenue) is 135m away. The median property price is £248,500. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 318m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 67 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 8% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Excellent (75)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Excellent (75)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Poor (15)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (60)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (55)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£248,500
Median Price
12
Transactions (2014–2023)

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Rowlands Pharmacy100m (1.2 min walk)
Treasure City102m (1.3 min walk)
Morrisons Daily103m (1.3 min walk)
The Hair Shop103m (1.3 min walk)
Spar112m (1.4 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Harlech Drive, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

hospitals (2)

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libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Arundel Avenue bus_stop135m
Moorfield School bus_stop196m
Lyndhurst Avenue bus_stop340m
Boscombe Drive bus_stop369m
Hazel Grove Rail Station rail_station727m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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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