Poplars Park Road
Bradford, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £178,495 with hot market liquidity. Strong 30% 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: liquid market (score 90), 30% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£178,495).
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 30% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£178,495).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (22), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £178,495, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (22) is below average.
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.
Prices grew 30% over 5 years, but environment scores only 22/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Poplars Park Road is located in Bradford. Crime is a significant concern, with 561 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 351 violent offences were recorded (63% 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 280m away. The median property price is £178,495, with strong growth of 30% over five years. Based on 70 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 238m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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: hot
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 Poplars Park Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Flacks Fitness 1571m · 20 min walk
- PureGym 1898m · 24 min walk
- JD Gyms 1911m · 24 min walk
libraries (4)
- Wrose 1418m · 18 min walk
- Manningham 1581m · 20 min walk
- Eccleshill 1656m · 21 min walk
- St Augustine's 1805m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bolton Woods Park 638m · 8 min walk
- Wrose Play & Recreational Ground 1094m · 14 min walk
- Mughal Water Gardens 1109m · 14 min walk
- Formal Gardens 1153m · 14 min walk
- Peel Park 1191m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Poplars Farm Primary School 239m · 3 min walk
- Oasis Academy Lister Park 662m · 8 min walk
- Midland Road Nursery School 1126m · 14 min walk
- One In A Million Free School 1276m · 16 min walk
- Low Ash Primary School 1382m · 17 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.
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