Fold Way

Tameside, England

Urban residential Dense, noisy Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Starter home Low confidence

Reality check: May work as a first purchase, but price data is limited. Good transport links add convenience. Price data (£34,434) is based on only 1 transaction and may not be reliable.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: First-time BuyersExcellent

Affordable at £34,434 with decent transport (90) and services (68). Good first step.

Families
Fair

Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (23/100) 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
Excellent

Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Poor

Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (23) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Excellent

Affordable at £34,434 with decent transport (90) and services (68). Good first step.

How this is calculated

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

61
Liveability Score
Top 19% in TamesideTop 8% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 1 transaction — median not shown, 5 data sources

Things You Should Know

Price data unreliable

Only 1 transaction recorded. The £34,434 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.

How Life Works Here

Fold Way is located in Tameside, near Ashton-under-Lyne. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Five Guys (fast food, 97m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink)) is 332m away. The median property price is £34,434. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 403m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 19% 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) Fair (50)

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

Daily Access Good (68)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Poor (23)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (50)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (55)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

Median not shown (1 sale)
1
Transactions (2021–2021)

Other | Leasehold | Market: cooling

⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.

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

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Nearby Amenities

Five Guys97m (1.2 min walk)
Wagamama111m (1.4 min walk)
Bella Italia128m (1.6 min walk)
Eat Inn147m (1.8 min walk)
Starbucks237m (3 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Fold Way, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink) metro_station332m
Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink) rail_station336m
Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink) tram_stop355m
Kenyon Street bus_stop393m
Ashton West Metrolink Stop bus_stop442m
Ashton Moss Metrolink Stop bus_stop532m
Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink) tram_stop741m
Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink) rail_station776m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
57% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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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