Priestfields
Wigan, England
Reality check: At £230,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 68% 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: liquid market (score 90), 68% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 68% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £230,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Priestfields is located in Wigan, near Leigh. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 273m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £230,000, with exceptional growth of 68% over five years. Based on 55 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 399m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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
Detached | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Priestfields, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Kickabouts 606m · 8 min walk
- The Northmen Gym 800m · 10 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 841m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Old Henry Street Medical Centre 550m · 7 min walk
- Bridgewater Medical Centre 587m · 7 min walk
- Leigh Health Centre 967m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Butts Park 687m · 9 min walk
- Public Toilets 929m · 12 min walk
- Basket Ball Court 945m · 12 min walk
- Hope Carr Nature Reserve 1470m · 18 min walk
- Higher Folds Park 1528m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh 400m · 5 min walk
- Leigh CofE Primary School 884m · 11 min walk
- Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School 988m · 12 min walk
- Bedford High School 998m · 12 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington 1041m · 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.