Ash Lane
Wigan, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for young professionals (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £142,500, but environment (34) is below average.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (34) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (34) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £142,500, but environment (34) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Ash Lane is located in Wigan. This is a notably low-crime area with only 2 incidents recorded in the past 12 months. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 40m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £142,500, with a slight decline of 6% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 346m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Terraced | 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 Ash Lane, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Aspull Clinic 1589m · 20 min walk
- Aspull Surgery 1599m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Incredible Edible (Aspull, New Springs & Whelley) 426m · 5 min walk
- Rabbit Rocks 937m · 12 min walk
- Haigh Woodland Park 1465m · 18 min walk
- Walker Gardens 1609m · 20 min walk
- Old Model Village ( currently unused ) 1698m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan 347m · 4 min walk
- Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery 948m · 12 min walk
- Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan 1557m · 20 min walk
- Ince CofE Primary School 1789m · 22 min walk
- St William's Catholic Primary School 1937m · 24 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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