Crompton Way
Wigan, England
Reality check: At £222,997, this is a premium entry point. Strong 28% 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), 28% 5-year growth.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (5/100) 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%
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), 28% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (5/100) — 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%
Possible first step at £222,997 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (5) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 28% over 5 years, but environment scores only 5/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Crompton Way is located in Wigan, near Golborne. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 247m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £222,997, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 158 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 310m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district.
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
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 Crompton Way, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (4)
- Braithwaite Park 1367m · 17 min walk
- Pennington Flash County Park 1458m · 18 min walk
- Pennington Flash Country Park 1527m · 19 min walk
- Braithwaite Park 1574m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Lowton Church of England High School 311m · 4 min walk
- Gilded Hollins Community School 680m · 8 min walk
- St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton 1376m · 17 min walk
- St Luke's CofE Primary School 1680m · 21 min walk
- Lowton West Primary School 1987m · 25 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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