Elmfield
Wigan, England
Reality check: At £213,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 42% 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 70), 42% 5-year growth.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (3/100) 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 70), 42% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (3/100) — 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 £213,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (3) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 42% over 5 years, but environment scores only 3/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Elmfield is located in Wigan, near Shevington. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 178m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £213,000, with strong growth of 42% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 34m 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. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 45 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: 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 Elmfield, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Standish Gym 1866m · 23 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Clear Ears 1936m · 24 min walk
- Natural Nurse Aesthetics 1940m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Bunny Woods 1647m · 21 min walk
- Woodnook Park 1807m · 23 min walk
- War Memorial Gardens 1969m · 25 min walk
schools (4)
- Millbrook Primary School 34m · 0 min walk
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School 375m · 5 min walk
- Shevington High School 721m · 9 min walk
- Shevington Vale Primary School 1696m · 21 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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