Poplar Avenue
Wigan, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £82,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 92% 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: 92% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£82,500).
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 92% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£82,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £82,500.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Poplar Avenue is located in Wigan. 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 (Portland Street) is 230m away. The median property price is £82,500, with exceptional growth of 92% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 20% 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Poplar Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- JD Gyms 1065m · 13 min walk
- Fitness First 1300m · 16 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Newtown Chiropody Clinic 496m · 6 min walk
- Bradshaw Medical Centre 1580m · 20 min walk
- Worsley Mesnes Health Centre 1788m · 22 min walk
libraries (3)
- Marsh Green 1194m · 15 min walk
- Lamberhead Green 1516m · 19 min walk
- Hope Community 1940m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Laithwaite Park 503m · 6 min walk
- Alexandra Park 587m · 7 min walk
- Pemberton Memorial Garden 1440m · 18 min walk
- Pier Quarter Garden 1653m · 21 min walk
- Kipling Park 1710m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mark's CofE Primary School 619m · 8 min walk
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan 624m · 8 min walk
- St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan 1132m · 14 min walk
- St James' Church of England Primary School 1138m · 14 min walk
- Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School 1197m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Bulteel Street — Wigan59
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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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