Houghton Street
Calderdale, England
Reality check: At £115,000, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (25/100) 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 £115,000, but safety (25) needs consideration.
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
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 £115,000, 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
Houghton Street 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 (Brighouse Pool) is 132m away. The median property price is £115,000. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 448m 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 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Houghton Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Defiance Fit 691m · 9 min walk
- Rokt Climbing Gym 800m · 10 min walk
- Swimrite School of Swimming 1819m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Brighouse 473m · 6 min walk
- Bailiff Bridge 1509m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Wellholme Park 243m · 3 min walk
- Rydings Park 477m · 6 min walk
- Lane Head Recreation Ground 576m · 7 min walk
- Bramston Street Park 1316m · 16 min walk
- Bailiff Bridge Memorial Park 1888m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School 449m · 6 min walk
- St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School 500m · 6 min walk
- Rastrick High School 1369m · 17 min walk
- Woodhouse Primary School 1516m · 19 min walk
- Cliffe Hill Community Primary School 1664m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Rookery Place — Calderdale53
- Beech Court — Calderdale52
- Wellholme — Calderdale52
- Waterloo Road — Calderdale55
- Albion Place — Calderdale48
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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