Linnet Drive
Wigan, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £199,950 with stable market liquidity. Strong 43% 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: 43% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£199,950).
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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: 43% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£199,950).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £199,950, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Linnet Drive is located in Wigan, near Leigh. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 167m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £199,950, with strong growth of 43% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 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 50 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)
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: stable
Based on 9 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 Linnet Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Kickabouts 813m · 10 min walk
- The Northmen Gym 967m · 12 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1112m · 14 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Leigh Health Centre 697m · 9 min walk
- Old Henry Street Medical Centre 847m · 11 min walk
- Bridgewater Medical Centre 894m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Public Toilets 558m · 7 min walk
- Basket Ball Court 562m · 7 min walk
- Butts Park 908m · 11 min walk
- Higher Folds Park 1295m · 16 min walk
- Hope Carr Nature Reserve 1851m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh 761m · 10 min walk
- Leigh CofE Primary School 913m · 11 min walk
- Bedford High School 1115m · 14 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington 1314m · 16 min walk
- Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School 1318m · 16 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.