St Martins Close
Barnsley, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £191,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 37% 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: 37% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£191,500).
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
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: 37% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£191,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £191,500.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
St Martins Close is located in Barnsley. Crime is around average for the area, with 87 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 53% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 43m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £191,500, with strong growth of 37% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 425m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 17% within 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), 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 8 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 St Martins Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Bannatyne Health Club And Spa 1315m · 16 min walk
- The Gym 1613m · 20 min walk
- YMCA Youth Hub 1757m · 22 min walk
hospitals (3)
- ICT, Infection Control 824m · 10 min walk
- Outpatients 874m · 11 min walk
- A&E 894m · 11 min walk
libraries (2)
- Dodworth 1639m · 20 min walk
- Barnsley Central Library 1934m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Penny Pie Park 218m · 3 min walk
- Pogmoor Recreation Ground 242m · 3 min walk
- Town End Park 1473m · 18 min walk
- Wilthorpe Park 1660m · 21 min walk
- Locke Park 1819m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Horizon Community College 426m · 5 min walk
- Gawber Primary School 737m · 9 min walk
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley 871m · 11 min walk
- Greenacre School 1381m · 17 min walk
- Keresforth Primary School 1601m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Garden Court — Barnsley53
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- North Place — Barnsley51
- Ings Road — Barnsley48
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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