Nelson Drive
Wigan, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £112,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 42% 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: 42% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£112,500).
Weak across environment (35), safety (50), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
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%
Strong case: 42% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£112,500).
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 £112,500, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Nelson Drive is located in Wigan, near Ince-in-Makerfield. 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 91m away. The median property price is £112,500, with strong growth of 42% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability.
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
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 Nelson Drive, with detailed information for each.
libraries (3)
- Ince 518m · 6 min walk
- Hindley Library and Community Centre 1847m · 23 min walk
- Hindley 1878m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Walmesley Park 865m · 11 min walk
- Platt Lane Play Area 1217m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Ince CofE Primary School 644m · 8 min walk
- St William's Catholic Primary School 895m · 11 min walk
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan 1340m · 17 min walk
- St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley 1410m · 18 min walk
- Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery 1559m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Pilsley Close — Wigan52
- Montrose Avenue — Wigan52
- Mayfield Road — Wigan52
- Colerne Way — Wigan52
- Hemfield Close — Wigan52
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.
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