Oak Street
Wigan, England
Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Limited green space nearby (environment 25/100). Best suited to investors who tolerate urban intensity.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 46% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£84,000).
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (25) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 46% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£84,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (25) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £84,000 with decent transport (90) and services (75). Good first step.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 46% over 5 years, but environment scores only 25/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
High transport (90) and access (75) with poor environment (25). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.
How Life Works Here
Oak Street is located in Wigan, near Ashton-in-Makerfield. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), cafe (1), and hairdresser (1). The closest is Spriggs (hairdresser, 39m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Bryn Rail Station) is 66m away. The median property price is £84,000, with strong growth of 46% over five years. Based on 36 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 212m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 67 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% 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
Terraced | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Oak Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Ashton Leisure Centre 800m · 10 min walk
- Three Sisters Circuit 1187m · 15 min walk
- Total Fitness 1842m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Edmund Collins Park 575m · 7 min walk
- Brocstedes Park 1115m · 14 min walk
- Jubilee Park 1173m · 15 min walk
- King George V Playing Fields 1401m · 18 min walk
- Liverpool Road Community Garden 1671m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School 212m · 3 min walk
- Nicol Mere School 378m · 5 min walk
- Cansfield High School 859m · 11 min walk
- R L Hughes Primary School 1248m · 16 min walk
- St Oswald's Catholic Primary School 1596m · 20 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.
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