Old Vicarage Gardens
Wigan, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £155,995, but environment (29) is below average.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (29/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (29/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £155,995, but environment (29) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Old Vicarage Gardens is located in Wigan, near Platt Bridge. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 129m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £155,995. Based on 28 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, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 178m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. Overall, this street scores 48 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), 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
Semi-Detached | Leasehold | Market: warm
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 Old Vicarage Gardens, with detailed information for each.
libraries (3)
- Platt Bridge 178m · 2 min walk
- Hindley 1533m · 19 min walk
- Hindley Library and Community Centre 1601m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Platt Bridge Community Green 438m · 6 min walk
- Abram Park 1258m · 16 min walk
- Leyland Park 1371m · 17 min walk
- Abram Centenary Garden 1556m · 20 min walk
- Walmesley Park 1649m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Platt Bridge Community School 178m · 2 min walk
- Newbridge Learning Community 268m · 3 min walk
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 294m · 4 min walk
- St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram 928m · 12 min walk
- St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley 1234m · 15 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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