The Woodlands
Wigan, England
Reality check: At £560,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 18% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 18% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
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 — 18% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£560,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
The Woodlands is located in Wigan. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 245m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £560,000, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 53 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), 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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 The Woodlands, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Jetts Fitness 1246m · 16 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Thomas Linacre Outpatient Centre 1202m · 15 min walk
- Footprint Podiatry and Therapy Clinic 1435m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Book-Cycle Beech Hill 1222m · 15 min walk
- Wigan 1620m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Marylebone Park 166m · 2 min walk
- Cherries Community Garden 330m · 4 min walk
- Mesnes Park 1071m · 13 min walk
- Platt Lane Play Area 1389m · 17 min walk
- Gordon Street Community Garden 1929m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery 955m · 12 min walk
- Mab's Cross Primary School 1083m · 14 min walk
- St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School 1083m · 14 min walk
- Douglas Valley Nursery School 1244m · 16 min walk
- The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College 1486m · 19 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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