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France Street

Wigan, England

Suburban residential Mixed character Well-connected Risk: Low Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £75,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 67% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 67% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£75,000).

Families
Good

Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 67% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£75,000).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Good

Good with limitations — safe, good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Affordable at £75,000 with decent transport (50) and services (68). Good first step.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

67
Liveability Score
Top 1% in WiganTop 2% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 15 transactions (moderate sample), 6 data sources

How Life Works Here

France Street is located in Wigan. Crime levels are below the local average (6 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Antz Barbers (hairdresser, 33m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 110m away. The median property price is £75,000, with exceptional growth of 67% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 296m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 67 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Excellent (75)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Good (68)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Fair (50)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (52)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (70)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£75,000
Median Price
15
Transactions (2014–2025)
+66.7%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Leasehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Antz Barbers33m (0.4 min walk)
Emmy Denaro33m (0.4 min walk)
Malina Mini Market35m (0.4 min walk)
Grill Guru36m (0.5 min walk)
Barber Shop39m (0.5 min walk)
Alborz45m (0.6 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from France Street, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

hospitals (4)

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libraries (3)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Albert Street bus_stop110m
Fire Station bus_stop114m
Asda bus_stop130m
Atherton Street bus_stop131m
Wigan North Western Rail Station rail_station1265m
Wigan Wallgate Rail Station rail_station1310m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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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