Park Crescent
Wigan, England
Reality check: At £220,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 64% 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: 64% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but some dimensions 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: 64% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £220,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (55) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Park Crescent is located in Wigan. Crime levels are below the local average (1 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Park Crescent) is 48m away. The median property price is £220,000, with exceptional growth of 64% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 367m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 68 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% 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 | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Park Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Jetts Fitness 681m · 8 min walk
- Trans4orm 1203m · 15 min walk
- JD Gyms 1241m · 16 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Thomas Linacre Outpatient Centre 240m · 3 min walk
- Footprint Podiatry and Therapy Clinic 545m · 7 min walk
- Newtown Chiropody Clinic 1933m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Book-Cycle Beech Hill 712m · 9 min walk
- Wigan 851m · 11 min walk
- Marsh Green 1900m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Mesnes Park 158m · 2 min walk
- Pier Quarter Garden 1076m · 13 min walk
- Marylebone Park 1213m · 15 min walk
- Cherries Community Garden 1398m · 18 min walk
- Laithwaite Park 1739m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College 368m · 5 min walk
- Mab's Cross Primary School 726m · 9 min walk
- St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School 726m · 9 min walk
- Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School 727m · 9 min walk
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 1006m · 13 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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