Smith Lane
Bradford, England
Reality check: At £281,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 178% 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: 178% 5-year growth.
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 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 178% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (34), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£281,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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 178% over 5 years, but environment scores only 34/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Smith Lane is located in Bradford. Crime is a significant concern, with 584 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 355 violent offences were recorded (61% 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. The closest is M&S Foodhall (supermarket, 92m). The nearest transport stop is 131m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £281,000, with exceptional growth of 178% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 19 schools within 2 km, 18 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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 41 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Smith Lane, with detailed information for each.
libraries (3)
- Haworth Road 1428m · 18 min walk
- Manningham 1587m · 20 min walk
- Cafí© West Allerton 1767m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Kashmir Park 520m · 6 min walk
- West Park 772m · 10 min walk
- Heaton Reservoir Nature Reserve 1176m · 15 min walk
- Haworth Road Recreation Ground 1268m · 16 min walk
- Lady Hill Park 1341m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Girlington Primary School 755m · 9 min walk
- St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 760m · 10 min walk
- Carlton Mills 760m · 10 min walk
- St Edmund's Nursery School & Children's Centre 774m · 10 min walk
- Crossley Hall Primary School 1190m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Durham Terrace — Bradford40
- Hopefield Way — Bradford41
- Grayswood Drive — Bradford41
- Princeville Street — Bradford40
- Duchy Drive — Bradford40
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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