Bookers Field
Kirklees, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 42% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Weak across environment (7), safety (45), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
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%
Moderate investment case — 42% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (7), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£460,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 42% over 5 years, but environment scores only 7/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Median price £460,000 based on only 4 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Bookers Field is located in Kirklees, near Gomersal. Crime is around average for the area, with 124 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 46% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 129m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £460,000, with strong growth of 42% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability.
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Bookers Field, with detailed information for each.
libraries (2)
- Birstall Library 1878m · 24 min walk
- Heckmondwike Library 1899m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Demolished URC Chapelyard 1366m · 17 min walk
- Millbridge Park 1396m · 18 min walk
- Heckmondwike Green 1474m · 18 min walk
- Algernon Firth Park 1476m · 18 min walk
- New Park 1625m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 820m · 10 min walk
- Co-op Academy Smithies Moor 963m · 12 min walk
- Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery School 1063m · 13 min walk
- Gomersal Primary School 1078m · 14 min walk
- Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy 1234m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Picton Way — Kirklees44
- Hever Grove — Kirklees45
- Grange View — Kirklees44
- Selso Road — Kirklees45
- Edgeware Road — Kirklees45
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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