Evans Street
Wigan, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (7/100) 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%
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (7/100) — 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 — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Evans Street is located in Wigan, near Leigh. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Kevin Colby Hairdressing (hairdresser, 67m). The nearest transport stop is 53m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 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 109m away. 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), 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Evans Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Everlast Gyms 610m · 8 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 640m · 8 min walk
- Leigh Cricket, Tennis and Bowling Club 1495m · 19 min walk
hospitals (3)
- NHS Atherleigh Park 411m · 5 min walk
- Old Henry Street Medical Centre 687m · 9 min walk
- Bridgewater Medical Centre 719m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Public Toilets 1147m · 14 min walk
- Basket Ball Court 1244m · 16 min walk
- Westleigh Park 1265m · 16 min walk
- Pennington Hall Park 1370m · 17 min walk
- Hope Carr Nature Reserve 1705m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Leigh CofE Primary School 109m · 1 min walk
- Leigh Central Primary School 189m · 2 min walk
- Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School 235m · 3 min walk
- Leigh St John's CofE Primary 642m · 8 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington 735m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Brown Street South — Wigan48
- Hawthorn Close — Wigan48
- Brewery Lane — Wigan50
- Avon Street — Wigan52
- Canalside Gardens — Wigan49
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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