Kentmere Close
Stockport, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (20) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (20) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Poor transport (20) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside. and weak transport (20) narrows demand.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but extreme car dependency (transport 20) limits independence for retirees.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£467,500) or poorly connected (transport 20). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (20) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Median price £467,500 based on only 8 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
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.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Kentmere Close is located in Stockport, near Gatley. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 588m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £467,500. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 292m away. The data suggests this area could appeal to families. Overall, this street scores 47 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 | 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 Kentmere Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- South Manchester Sports Club 344m · 4 min walk
- David Lloyd Clubs 741m · 9 min walk
- Cheadle (Kingsway) Sports Club 1131m · 14 min walk
- Baxter Park and Brookside Tennis Club 1362m · 17 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Cheadle Royal Hospital 890m · 11 min walk
- Gatley Physiotherapy Clinic 1310m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Heald Green 1175m · 15 min walk
- Cheadle 1873m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Rose Vale Park 519m · 6 min walk
- Scholes Park 876m · 11 min walk
- Gatley Hill 1197m · 15 min walk
- Gatley Recreation Ground 1378m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Lum Head Primary School 293m · 4 min walk
- North Cheshire Jewish Primary School 394m · 5 min walk
- The Kingsway School 759m · 10 min walk
- Prospect Vale Primary School 781m · 10 min walk
- Gatley Primary School 1192m · 15 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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