Softrush Park
Wigan, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (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.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (3/100) 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%
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
Safe area, but environment (3/100) — 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%
Price (£270,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Softrush Park is located in Wigan, near Shevington Moor. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 393m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £270,000, though prices have fallen 13% over five years. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 2 schools within 2 km. The nearest school is just 492m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 43 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
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 Softrush Park, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Standish Gym 1303m · 16 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Natural Nurse Aesthetics 1285m · 16 min walk
- Clear Ears 1377m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- War Memorial Gardens 1586m · 20 min walk
- Bunny Woods 1701m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Standish Community High School 494m · 6 min walk
- St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish 1229m · 15 min walk
- Shevington High School 1396m · 18 min walk
- Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy 1659m · 21 min walk
- Shevington Vale Primary School 1942m · 24 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.
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