Willows Close
Barnsley, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £185,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 57% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family appeal narrows demand to singles and couples.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 57% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£185,000).
Safety score of 15 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: 57% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£185,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (40), 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 £185,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
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.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Willows Close is located in Barnsley. Crime is a significant concern, with 508 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 254 violent offences were recorded (50% 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 129m away. The median property price is £185,000, with exceptional growth of 57% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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: 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 Willows Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- JD Gyms 917m · 12 min walk
- The Gym 1165m · 15 min walk
- YMCA Youth Hub 1324m · 16 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Childrens Emergency Dept 1090m · 14 min walk
- Community Diagnostic Centre 1342m · 17 min walk
- Alhambra Outpatients 1463m · 18 min walk
- New Street Health Centre 1632m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Wilthorpe Park 696m · 9 min walk
- Cooper Garden 843m · 10 min walk
- Churchfields Peace Gardens 873m · 11 min walk
- The Seam 948m · 12 min walk
- Mandela Gardens 1056m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Wilthorpe Primary School 780m · 10 min walk
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley 1228m · 15 min walk
- Queens Road Academy 1293m · 16 min walk
- Athersley South Primary School 1602m · 20 min walk
- Joseph Locke Primary School 1607m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Smithies Street — Barnsley42
- Rosefinch Road — Barnsley42
- Gadwall Walk — Barnsley42
- Raley Drive — Barnsley43
- Smithies Lane — Barnsley43
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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