Old Mill Lane
Kirklees, England
Reality check: At £280,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 51% 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: 51% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (31), safety (45), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
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: 51% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (31), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£280,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 51% over 5 years, but environment scores only 31/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Old Mill Lane is located in Kirklees, near Thongsbridge. Crime is around average for the area, with 97 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 67% of reported crimes. 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 151m away. The median property price is £280,000, with exceptional growth of 51% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Terraced | 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 Old Mill Lane, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (4)
- Sycamore Recreation Ground 549m · 7 min walk
- Wooldale Recreation Ground 980m · 12 min walk
- Sands Recreation Ground 1438m · 18 min walk
- New Mill Community Garden 1543m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Holmfirth High School 507m · 6 min walk
- New Mill Infant School 758m · 10 min walk
- New Mill Junior School 918m · 12 min walk
- Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School 1216m · 15 min walk
- Netherthong Primary School 1684m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Wayne Close — Kirklees50
- Towngate Grove — Kirklees51
- Lee Green — Kirklees49
- Bourn View Road — Kirklees51
- Chapel Lane — Kirklees50
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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