Falkirk Grove
Wigan, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £79,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 77% 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), 77% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£79,000).
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 77% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£79,000).
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%
Good entry point at £79,000, but environment (7) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 77% over 5 years, but environment scores only 7/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Falkirk Grove is located in Wigan. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 70m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £79,000, with exceptional growth of 77% over five years. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties, with larger households suggesting families. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 48 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
Property Market
Terraced | 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 Falkirk Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Fitness First 1378m · 17 min walk
- JD Gyms 1449m · 18 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Bradshaw Medical Centre 989m · 12 min walk
- Newtown Chiropody Clinic 1516m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- Lamberhead Green 701m · 9 min walk
- Marsh Green 864m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Laithwaite Park 1148m · 14 min walk
- Pemberton Memorial Garden 1193m · 15 min walk
- Redwood Park 1340m · 17 min walk
- Alexandra Park 1634m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan 643m · 8 min walk
- Dean Trust Wigan 701m · 9 min walk
- St John's CofE Primary School 898m · 11 min walk
- St Mark's CofE Primary School 1542m · 19 min walk
- Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School 1710m · 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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