Melverley Street
Wigan, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Melverley 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. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Seven Stars Road) is 101m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 57 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Melverley Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Trans4orm 866m · 11 min walk
- JD Gyms 903m · 11 min walk
- Fitness First 1278m · 16 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Newtown Chiropody Clinic 889m · 11 min walk
- Footprint Podiatry and Therapy Clinic 1043m · 13 min walk
- Thomas Linacre Outpatient Centre 1179m · 15 min walk
- Worsley Mesnes Health Centre 1392m · 17 min walk
libraries (3)
- Wigan 1091m · 14 min walk
- Book-Cycle Beech Hill 1676m · 21 min walk
- Marsh Green 1691m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Pier Quarter Garden 341m · 4 min walk
- Laithwaite Park 1000m · 12 min walk
- Alexandra Park 1173m · 15 min walk
- Mesnes Park 1330m · 17 min walk
- Kipling Park 1650m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mark's CofE Primary School 699m · 9 min walk
- The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College 897m · 11 min walk
- St James' Church of England Primary School 994m · 12 min walk
- St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan 1074m · 13 min walk
- Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School 1317m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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