Woodville Road
Wigan, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £120,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 42% 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: liquid market (score 70), 42% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£120,000).
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (7/100) 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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 42% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£120,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (7/100) — 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%
Good entry point at £120,000, but environment (7) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 42% over 5 years, but environment scores only 7/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Woodville Road is located in Wigan, near Ince-in-Makerfield. Crime levels are below the local average (2 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 268m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £120,000, with strong growth of 42% over five years. Based on 25 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 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
Semi-Detached | Leasehold | Market: warm
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 Woodville Road, with detailed information for each.
libraries (4)
- Platt Bridge 1034m · 13 min walk
- Ince 1642m · 20 min walk
- Hindley 1922m · 24 min walk
- Hindley Library and Community Centre 1969m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Platt Bridge Community Green 1151m · 14 min walk
- Walmesley Park 1287m · 16 min walk
- Wigan Flashes Nature Reserve 1391m · 17 min walk
- Canal Terrace 1670m · 21 min walk
- Gordon Street Community Garden 1805m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 662m · 8 min walk
- Newbridge Learning Community 686m · 9 min walk
- Platt Bridge Community School 1034m · 13 min walk
- St William's Catholic Primary School 1382m · 17 min walk
- Ince CofE Primary School 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.
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