Chestnut Drive South
Wigan, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £179,975 with hot market liquidity. Strong 51% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 51% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£179,975).
Weak across environment (35), safety (50), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 51% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£179,975).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £179,975, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Chestnut Drive South is located in Wigan, near Leigh. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 50m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £179,975, with exceptional growth of 51% over five years. Based on 60 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has a notable retired population. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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)
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Chestnut Drive South, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Leigh Cricket, Tennis and Bowling Club 372m · 5 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1159m · 14 min walk
- Kickabouts 1459m · 18 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Bridgewater Medical Centre 1259m · 16 min walk
- Old Henry Street Medical Centre 1313m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Hope Carr Nature Reserve 412m · 5 min walk
- Pennington Hall Park 636m · 8 min walk
- Pennington Flash Country Park 1253m · 16 min walk
- Butts Park 1842m · 23 min walk
- Pennington Flash County Park 1921m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington 1034m · 13 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh 1355m · 17 min walk
- Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School 1763m · 22 min walk
- Leigh CofE Primary School 1800m · 22 min walk
- Leigh Central Primary School 1835m · 23 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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