Portsmouth Avenue
Bradford, England
Reality check: At £80,000, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (15/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £80,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 £80,000, 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.
How Life Works Here
Portsmouth Avenue is located in Bradford. Crime is a significant concern, with 405 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 217 violent offences were recorded (54% 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 (Airedale College Terrace) is 93m away. The median property price is £80,000. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 285m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Terraced | 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 Portsmouth Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- JD Gyms 1175m · 15 min walk
libraries (4)
- St Augustine's 166m · 2 min walk
- Bradford Mechanics Institute 1352m · 17 min walk
- City Library 1409m · 18 min walk
- 1 in 12 Club Library 1417m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Peel Park 593m · 7 min walk
- Beech Grove Park 787m · 10 min walk
- Seymour Park 1220m · 15 min walk
- Norfolk Gardens 1409m · 18 min walk
- Attock Park Community Orchard 1526m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Westminster Church of England Primary Academy 286m · 4 min walk
- Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy 298m · 4 min walk
- Carlton Bolling 617m · 8 min walk
- Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy 785m · 10 min walk
- Grove House Primary School 1432m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
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- Hammerton Street — Bradford50
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- Spink Place — Bradford49
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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