Heath Lea
Calderdale, England
Reality check: At £275,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 29% 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), 29% 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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 29% 5-year growth.
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%
Possible first step at £275,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (79) may be a compromise.
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
Heath Lea is located in Calderdale, near Halifax. Crime is a significant concern, with 326 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 172 violent offences were recorded (53% 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 (Albert Park) is 225m away. The median property price is £275,000, with strong growth of 29% over five years. Based on 33 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 396m 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 10% 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
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 Heath Lea, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 1033m · 13 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Laura Mitchell Health & Wellbeing Centre 977m · 12 min walk
- Calderdale Royal Hospital 1274m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- Halifax central library 944m · 12 min walk
- Skircoat 1178m · 15 min walk
- King Cross 1292m · 16 min walk
- Akroyd 1950m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Albert Park 220m · 3 min walk
- Sunken Garden 914m · 11 min walk
- Manor Heath 981m · 12 min walk
- The Jungle Experience 1012m · 13 min walk
- Walled Garden 1014m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy 398m · 5 min walk
- Savile Park Primary School 926m · 12 min walk
- Salterhebble Junior and Infant School 1034m · 13 min walk
- Beech Hill School 1230m · 15 min walk
- Ravenscliffe High School 1579m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
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- Prospect Place — Calderdale50
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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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