Kelso Grove
Wigan, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for retirees (below average). Price data (£220,500) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 44% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (26/100) 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 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 44% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (26/100) — 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 at £220,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (26) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 44% over 5 years, but environment scores only 26/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £220,500 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Kelso Grove is located in Wigan, near Hindley. 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 102m away. The median property price is £220,500, with strong growth of 44% over five years. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. 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 240m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Kelso Grove, with detailed information for each.
libraries (3)
- Hindley 392m · 5 min walk
- Hindley Library and Community Centre 440m · 6 min walk
- Platt Bridge 1595m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Leyland Park 653m · 8 min walk
- Walmesley Park 1639m · 20 min walk
- Platt Bridge Community Green 1830m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Hindley Junior and Infant School 240m · 3 min walk
- St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley 574m · 7 min walk
- Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School 652m · 8 min walk
- St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley 857m · 11 min walk
- Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School 1160m · 14 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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