Ravensknowle Road
Kirklees, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
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 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 £98,975, but safety (30) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Ravensknowle Road is located in Kirklees, near Huddersfield. Crime rates are above average, with 154 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 56% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 311m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £98,975. Based on 76 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 496m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Ravensknowle Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Tru Gym Ltd 686m · 9 min walk
- Freeklime 1185m · 15 min walk
- BigBox Gym Huddersfield 1681m · 21 min walk
- énergie Fitness 1797m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Rawthorpe & Dalton Library 872m · 11 min walk
- Almondbury Library 1131m · 14 min walk
- Almondbury Library 1410m · 18 min walk
- Huddersfield Library 1703m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ravensknowle Park 252m · 3 min walk
- Somerset Park 471m · 6 min walk
- Fernside Park 1274m · 16 min walk
- Almondbury Recreation Ground 1305m · 16 min walk
- Pony Park 1420m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Moldgreen Community Primary School 497m · 6 min walk
- Dalton School 584m · 7 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy 692m · 9 min walk
- Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School 1041m · 13 min walk
- Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School 1041m · 13 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.
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