Mill Street East
Kirklees, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (below average), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
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 30, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside. and weak transport (30) narrows demand.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (31). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£350,000) and connectivity (transport 30) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Environment score 31/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
Mill Street East is located in Kirklees, near Dewsbury. Crime rates are above average, with 238 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 50% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is fast_food (fast food, 87m). The nearest transport stop is 412m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £350,000. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with larger households suggesting families. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 373m 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. Overall, this street scores 40 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), 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
Other | 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Mill Street East, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 878m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Saville Road Park 724m · 9 min walk
- Sparrow Wood LNR 766m · 10 min walk
- Crow Nest Park 1756m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School 374m · 5 min walk
- Pentland Infant and Nursery School 453m · 6 min walk
- Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School 910m · 11 min walk
- Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School 1006m · 13 min walk
- Eastborough Academy 1197m · 15 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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