Tolson Crescent
Kirklees, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £97,500, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (21) is below average.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (21), 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 £97,500, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (21) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Tolson Crescent is located in Kirklees, near Huddersfield. Crime rates are above average, with 177 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 66% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 65m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £97,500, though prices have fallen 19% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. 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 327m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. 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
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 Tolson Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- BigBox Gym Huddersfield 1222m · 15 min walk
- Tru Gym Ltd 1556m · 20 min walk
- Freeklime 1763m · 22 min walk
libraries (3)
- Rawthorpe & Dalton Library 574m · 7 min walk
- Kirkheaton Library 1703m · 21 min walk
- Almondbury Library 1747m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ravensknowle Park 845m · 11 min walk
- Fernside Park 1374m · 17 min walk
- Somerset Park 1449m · 18 min walk
- Dalton Bank LNR 1547m · 19 min walk
- Pony Park 1746m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy 327m · 4 min walk
- Dalton School 448m · 6 min walk
- Netherhall Learning Campus High School 913m · 11 min walk
- Hill View Academy 1063m · 13 min walk
- Southgate School 1422m · 18 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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