New Market Street
Wigan, England
Reality check: At £234,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 106% 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: 106% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (43) 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%
Strong case: 106% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (43) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £234,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (80) or environment (43) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
New Market Street is located in Wigan. 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. The closest is V & V Takeaway (fast food, 38m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Wigan College) is 118m away. The median property price is £234,500, with exceptional growth of 106% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 258m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 65 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% within its district.
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
Other | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from New Market Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Jetts Fitness 292m · 4 min walk
- Trans4orm 841m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Footprint Podiatry and Therapy Clinic 127m · 2 min walk
- Thomas Linacre Outpatient Centre 215m · 3 min walk
- Newtown Chiropody Clinic 1971m · 25 min walk
libraries (2)
- Wigan 421m · 5 min walk
- Book-Cycle Beech Hill 1143m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Mesnes Park 496m · 6 min walk
- Pier Quarter Garden 893m · 11 min walk
- Platt Lane Play Area 1216m · 15 min walk
- Marylebone Park 1364m · 17 min walk
- Cherries Community Garden 1572m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College 259m · 3 min walk
- Mab's Cross Primary School 422m · 5 min walk
- St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School 422m · 5 min walk
- Douglas Valley Nursery School 665m · 8 min walk
- Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School 1140m · 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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