Lee Road
Kirklees, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £120,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 57% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 57% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£120,000).
Safety score of 30 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 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 57% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£120,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), 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 £120,000, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Family score 35 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Lee Road is located in Kirklees, near Dewsbury. Crime rates are above average, with 215 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 53% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 149m away. The median property price is £120,000, with exceptional growth of 57% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 224m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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: warm
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 Lee Road, with detailed information for each.
libraries (2)
- The Greenwood Centre 539m · 7 min walk
- Mirfield Library 1614m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Lower Spen Wildlife Area LNR 1083m · 14 min walk
- Dewsbury Country Park 1205m · 15 min walk
- Knowl Park 1635m · 20 min walk
- Ing Grove Park 1715m · 21 min walk
- Crow Nest Park 1931m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School 225m · 3 min walk
- Diamond Wood Community Academy 407m · 5 min walk
- Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School 1223m · 15 min walk
- Castle Hall Academy 1268m · 16 min walk
- Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School 1612m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
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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.