Townson Drive
Wigan, England
Reality check: At £221,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 34% 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: 34% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: 34% 5-year growth.
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 £221,000 — 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
Townson Drive 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 202m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £221,000, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit 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
Semi-Detached | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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 Townson Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Leigh Cricket, Tennis and Bowling Club 561m · 7 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1403m · 18 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Bridgewater Medical Centre 1501m · 19 min walk
- Old Henry Street Medical Centre 1555m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Hope Carr Nature Reserve 566m · 7 min walk
- Pennington Hall Park 804m · 10 min walk
- Pennington Flash Country Park 1292m · 16 min walk
- Pennington Flash County Park 1960m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington 1273m · 16 min walk
- Gilded Hollins Community School 1572m · 20 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh 1588m · 20 min walk
- Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School 1597m · 20 min walk
- Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School 1995m · 25 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Thames Avenue — Wigan55
- Verda Street — Wigan55
- Wigshaw Close — Wigan56
- Minstrel Close — Wigan54
- Egerton Street — 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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