Cook Street
Wigan, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (good), least for investors (below average).
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 (30) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (30) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, 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 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside. and weak transport (30) narrows demand.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence, limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £90,000, but transport (30) means car needed and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
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.
How Life Works Here
Cook Street is located in Wigan, near Leigh. Crime levels are below the local average (1 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Leigh Tandoori (restaurant, 77m). The nearest transport stop is 111m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £90,000. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 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 303m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Terraced | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Cook Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Anytime Fitness 428m · 5 min walk
- Kickabouts 464m · 6 min walk
- Leigh Cricket, Tennis and Bowling Club 1173m · 15 min walk
hospitals (3)
- NHS Atherleigh Park 587m · 7 min walk
- Old Henry Street Medical Centre 613m · 8 min walk
- Bridgewater Medical Centre 621m · 8 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Pennington Hall Park 1035m · 13 min walk
- Firs Park 1147m · 14 min walk
- Public Toilets 1442m · 18 min walk
- Hope Carr Nature Reserve 1450m · 18 min walk
- Westleigh Park 1456m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School 304m · 4 min walk
- Leigh Central Primary School 369m · 5 min walk
- Leigh CofE Primary School 414m · 5 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington 444m · 6 min walk
- Leigh St John's CofE Primary 952m · 12 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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