Orrell Gardens
Wigan, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £155,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 56% 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: 56% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£155,000).
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (18) 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: 56% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£155,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, good daily access, walkable. But environment (18) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £155,000, but environment (18) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 56% over 5 years, but environment scores only 18/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Orrell Gardens is located in Wigan, near Orrell. This is a notably low-crime area with only 1 incidents recorded in the past 12 months. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is The Food Company (fast food, 79m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 94m away. The median property price is £155,000, with exceptional growth of 56% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 252m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 63 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 7% 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Orrell Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Winstanley Tennis Club 1235m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Redwood Park 807m · 10 min walk
- Pemberton Memorial Garden 1238m · 16 min walk
- Orrell Water Park 1469m · 18 min walk
- Holly Tree Day Nursery 1891m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- St Peter's Catholic High School 253m · 3 min walk
- Orrell Holgate Academy 702m · 9 min walk
- Dean Trust Wigan 1068m · 13 min walk
- St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell 1384m · 17 min walk
- Orrell Newfold Community Primary School 1536m · 19 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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