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Blandford Street

Tameside, England

Residential Dense, noisy Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £100,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 81% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 81% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£100,000).

Families
Below Average

Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (27/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.

How this is calculated

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

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 81% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£100,000).

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Below Average

Safe area, but environment (27/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Good

Affordable at £100,000 with decent transport (100) and services (30). Good first step.

How this is calculated

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

59
Liveability Score
Top 29% in TamesideTop 11% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 19 transactions (moderate sample), 4 data sources

Things You Should Know

Growth not supported by environment

Prices grew 81% over 5 years, but environment scores only 27/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.

How Life Works Here

Blandford Street is located in Tameside, near Ashton-under-Lyne. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Cavendish Street) is 171m away. The median property price is £100,000, with exceptional growth of 81% over five years. Based on 19 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 138m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety (area) Fair (50)

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

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Poor (27)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

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

£100,000
Median Price
19
Transactions (2015–2026)
+80.9%
5-Year Price Trend

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 Blandford Street, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Cavendish Street bus_stop171m
Welbeck Street North bus_stop268m
Ashton West Metrolink Stop bus_stop272m
Old Street bus_stop286m
Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) metro_station356m
Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) rail_station357m
Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) tram_stop399m
Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink) tram_stop499m

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Data Transparency

4 open data sources
55% 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.

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