Dorothy Grove
Wigan, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £104,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 89% 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: 89% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£104,500).
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) 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%
Strong case: 89% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£104,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £104,500, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Dorothy Grove 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. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Contrast (hairdresser, 53m). The nearest transport stop is 97m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £104,500, with exceptional growth of 89% over five years. Based on 6 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 396m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. 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
Semi-Detached | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 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 Dorothy Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Anytime Fitness 463m · 6 min walk
- Kickabouts 591m · 7 min walk
- Leigh Cricket, Tennis and Bowling Club 1061m · 13 min walk
hospitals (3)
- NHS Atherleigh Park 666m · 8 min walk
- Bridgewater Medical Centre 701m · 9 min walk
- Old Henry Street Medical Centre 704m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Pennington Hall Park 900m · 11 min walk
- Firs Park 1083m · 14 min walk
- Pennington Flash Country Park 1399m · 18 min walk
- Hope Carr Nature Reserve 1403m · 18 min walk
- Westleigh Park 1508m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School 396m · 5 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington 404m · 5 min walk
- Leigh Central Primary School 481m · 6 min walk
- Leigh CofE Primary School 575m · 7 min walk
- Leigh St John's CofE Primary 1078m · 14 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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