Hanover Road
Wigan, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £161,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 15% 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: 15% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£161,500).
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (27) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 15% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£161,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (27) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £161,500, but environment (27) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 15% over 5 years, but environment scores only 27/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Hanover Road is located in Wigan, near Hindley. Crime levels are below the local average (3 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 152m away. The median property price is £161,500, with moderate growth of 15% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 231m 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 56 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
Semi-Detached | Leasehold | Market: stable
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 Hanover Road, with detailed information for each.
libraries (4)
- Hindley Library and Community Centre 587m · 7 min walk
- Hindley 588m · 7 min walk
- Ince 1370m · 17 min walk
- Platt Bridge 1641m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Walmesley Park 713m · 9 min walk
- Leyland Park 1495m · 19 min walk
- Rabbit Rocks 1734m · 22 min walk
- Canal Terrace 1880m · 24 min walk
- Platt Bridge Community Green 1905m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley 231m · 3 min walk
- St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley 426m · 5 min walk
- Hindley Junior and Infant School 937m · 12 min walk
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 1349m · 17 min walk
- Platt Bridge Community School 1641m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
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- Waverley Road — Wigan55
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- Stopforth Street — Wigan57
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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