Thames Avenue
Wigan, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (fair), least for young professionals (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions 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.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £272,950 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (49) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Thames Avenue is located in Wigan, near Leigh. Crime levels are below the local average (3 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 217m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £272,950, though prices have fallen 62% over five years. Based on 94 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The profile suggests appeal to both families and property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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 Thames Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Leigh Cricket, Tennis and Bowling Club 599m · 8 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1422m · 18 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Bridgewater Medical Centre 1512m · 19 min walk
- Old Henry Street Medical Centre 1565m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Hope Carr Nature Reserve 549m · 7 min walk
- Pennington Hall Park 847m · 11 min walk
- Pennington Flash Country Park 1342m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington 1298m · 16 min walk
- Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School 1573m · 20 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh 1592m · 20 min walk
- Gilded Hollins Community School 1611m · 20 min walk
- Lowton Church of England High School 1943m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Verda Street — Wigan55
- Townson Drive — Wigan55
- Alwyn Close — Wigan54
- Minstrel Close — Wigan54
- Hampson Court — Wigan55
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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