Willow Walk
Barnsley, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £122,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 58% 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: 58% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£122,500).
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 58% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£122,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £122,500, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Willow Walk is located in Barnsley. Crime rates are above average, with 271 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 55% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 35m away. The median property price is £122,500, with exceptional growth of 58% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. 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 nearest school is just 450m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. 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)
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Willow Walk, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- New Street Health Centre 949m · 12 min walk
- Alhambra Outpatients 994m · 12 min walk
- Community Diagnostic Centre 1088m · 14 min walk
libraries (2)
- Barnsley Central Library 1097m · 14 min walk
- Worsbrough 1376m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Dearne Valley Park 534m · 7 min walk
- Ward Green Community Park 1061m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Worsbrough Common Primary School 451m · 6 min walk
- Oakwell Rise Primary Academy 636m · 8 min walk
- The Forest Academy 1029m · 13 min walk
- Queens Road Academy 1192m · 15 min walk
- The Mill Academy 1214m · 15 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.