Ribble Road
Wigan, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for investors (good), least for young professionals (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £133,500, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Ribble Road is located in Wigan, near Shevington Moor. This is a notably low-crime area with only 7 incidents recorded in the past 12 months. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 140m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £133,500. Based on 39 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 58 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)
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: 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 Ribble Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Standish Gym 1543m · 19 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Natural Nurse Aesthetics 1531m · 19 min walk
- Clear Ears 1621m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Woodnook Park 1851m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Standish Community High School 763m · 10 min walk
- Shevington High School 1393m · 17 min walk
- St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish 1497m · 19 min walk
- Shevington Vale Primary School 1739m · 22 min walk
- Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy 1923m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Oxford Road — Wigan58
- Barbrook Close — Wigan58
- Bakersfield — Wigan59
- Foxtail Meadow — Wigan59
- Rosebay Gardens — Wigan59
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.
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