Mysten Croft
Barnsley, England
Reality check: At £215,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 16% 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: 16% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 16% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£215,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Mysten Croft is located in Barnsley. Crime rates are above average, with 233 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 40% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 193m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £215,000, with strong growth of 16% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 290m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 47 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: stable
Based on 6 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 Mysten Croft, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 1382m · 17 min walk
- JD Gyms 1427m · 18 min walk
- YMCA Youth Hub 1575m · 20 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Childrens Emergency Dept 792m · 10 min walk
- A&E 815m · 10 min walk
- Outpatients 836m · 10 min walk
- ICT, Infection Control 881m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Wilthorpe Park 185m · 2 min walk
- Churchfields Peace Gardens 1133m · 14 min walk
- Cooper Garden 1149m · 14 min walk
- Pinfold Steps 1335m · 17 min walk
- Town End Park 1364m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Wilthorpe Primary School 291m · 4 min walk
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley 1116m · 14 min walk
- Shawlands Primary School 1685m · 21 min walk
- Joseph Locke Primary School 1685m · 21 min walk
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 1685m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Wilthorpe Avenue — Barnsley47
- Kirkstall Road — Barnsley47
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- Lamb Lane — Barnsley46
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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