Fontwell Close
Wigan, England
Reality check: At £280,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 31% 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: 31% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (38), safety (50), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
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: 31% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (38), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£280,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Fontwell Close is located in Wigan, near Standish. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 208m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £280,000, with strong growth of 31% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 2 schools within 2 km. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 75m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 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
Detached | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Fontwell Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Standish Gym 626m · 8 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Clear Ears 540m · 7 min walk
- Natural Nurse Aesthetics 575m · 7 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- War Memorial Gardens 493m · 6 min walk
- Rectory Farm 645m · 8 min walk
- Bunny Woods 864m · 11 min walk
- Ashfield Park 1023m · 13 min walk
- Wrennalls Farm 1597m · 20 min walk
schools (3)
- Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy 75m · 1 min walk
- St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish 500m · 6 min walk
- Standish Community High School 1272m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Firvale Close — Wigan50
- New Lester Close — Wigan49
- Village Place — Wigan44
- Eastwood Grove — Wigan49
- Dunster Close — Wigan50
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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