Thelwall Close
Wigan, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £136,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 41% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 41% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£136,000).
Weak across environment (35), safety (50), or school access (50). Not ideal for children.
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%
Strong case: 41% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£136,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £136,000, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Thelwall Close is located in Wigan, near Leigh. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 102m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £136,000, with strong growth of 41% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. 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)
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: stable
Based on 9 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Thelwall Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Leigh Boxing 979m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Pennington Flash County Park 729m · 9 min walk
- Firs Park 960m · 12 min walk
- Bickershaw Country Park 1039m · 13 min walk
- Crankwood Park 1188m · 15 min walk
- Pennington Flash Country Park 1207m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School 1772m · 22 min walk
- Gilded Hollins Community School 1819m · 23 min walk
- Leigh Central Primary School 1845m · 23 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington 1951m · 24 min walk
- Newton Westpark Primary School 1997m · 25 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.