Reeves Street
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 £86,500, but environment (21) is below average.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (21/100) 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 50, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (21/100) — 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 £86,500, but environment (21) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Reeves Street is located in Wigan, near Leigh. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Oxford Hall (place of worship, 19m). The nearest transport stop is 95m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £86,500, though prices have fallen 25% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 324m away. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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
Terraced | Leasehold | 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 Reeves Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Everlast Gyms 752m · 9 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 980m · 12 min walk
- Leigh Cricket, Tennis and Bowling Club 1867m · 23 min walk
hospitals (3)
- NHS Atherleigh Park 458m · 6 min walk
- Leigh Health Centre 487m · 6 min walk
- Old Henry Street Medical Centre 946m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Public Toilets 885m · 11 min walk
- Basket Ball Court 992m · 12 min walk
- Westleigh Park 1095m · 14 min walk
- Firs Park 1332m · 17 min walk
- Pennington Hall Park 1746m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Leigh St John's CofE Primary 324m · 4 min walk
- Leigh CofE Primary School 330m · 4 min walk
- Leigh Central Primary School 420m · 5 min walk
- Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School 514m · 6 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington 1100m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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- Farnworth Street — Wigan45
- Parkside Avenue — Wigan45
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- Granby Street — Wigan45
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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