Westgate
Barnsley, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 30% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£150,000).
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 30% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£150,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £150,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Westgate is located in Barnsley. Crime is a significant concern, with 2108 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 871 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Shambles Street/St Marys Gate) is 77m away. The median property price is £150,000, with strong growth of 30% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 53/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 50/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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 | Freehold | 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 Westgate, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 122m · 2 min walk
- YMCA Youth Hub 280m · 4 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Community Diagnostic Centre 479m · 6 min walk
- Alhambra Outpatients 517m · 6 min walk
- New Street Health Centre 603m · 8 min walk
- Childrens Emergency Dept 1135m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Pinfold Steps 136m · 2 min walk
- Churchfields Peace Gardens 179m · 2 min walk
- Town End Park 233m · 3 min walk
- Cooper Garden 240m · 3 min walk
- Civic Gardens 293m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Shawlands Primary School 672m · 8 min walk
- Joseph Locke Primary School 672m · 8 min walk
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 672m · 8 min walk
- Queens Road Academy 741m · 9 min walk
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley 818m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Shambles Street — Barnsley50
- Wharncliffe Street — Barnsley51
- Crookes Street — Barnsley50
- Silver Street — Barnsley49
- Oak Street — Barnsley53
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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