Empsall Row
Calderdale, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £75,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 14% 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: 14% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£75,000).
Safety score of 25 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: 14% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£75,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), 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 £75,000, but safety (25) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Empsall Row is located in Calderdale, near Brighouse. Crime is a significant concern, with 366 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 136 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). 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 (Bonegate Road Manley St) is 5m away. The median property price is £75,000, with moderate growth of 14% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 408m away. 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 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 9% within its district. 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 7 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 Empsall Row, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Defiance Fit 545m · 7 min walk
- Rokt Climbing Gym 645m · 8 min walk
- Swimrite School of Swimming 1676m · 21 min walk
libraries (3)
- Brighouse 386m · 5 min walk
- Bailiff Bridge 1665m · 21 min walk
- Rastrick 1955m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Wellholme Park 271m · 3 min walk
- Rydings Park 387m · 5 min walk
- Lane Head Recreation Ground 620m · 8 min walk
- Bramston Street Park 1169m · 15 min walk
- Cromwell Bottom Local Nature Reserve 1897m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School 410m · 5 min walk
- St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School 605m · 8 min walk
- Rastrick High School 1240m · 16 min walk
- Woodhouse Primary School 1364m · 17 min walk
- Cliffe Hill Community Primary School 1815m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Rogerson Square — Calderdale55
- Camm Street — Calderdale55
- Bonegate Court — Calderdale55
- Belgrave Gardens — Calderdale56
- Holme Street — Calderdale51
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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