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A639

Leeds, England

Residential Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Medium Medium confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsFair

Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

Families
Below Average

Safety score of 15 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%

Young Professionals
Fair

Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Poor

Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Below Average

Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

41
Liveability Score
Top 85% in LeedsTop 90% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 5 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area

Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

Weak family fundamentals

Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.

How Life Works Here

A639 is located in Leeds. Crime is a significant concern, with 531 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 258 violent offences were recorded (49% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Bright Horizons (kindergarten, 119m). The nearest transport stop is 113m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Fair (48)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (50)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (30)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

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Nearby Amenities

Bright Horizons119m (1.5 min walk)
Pavilion Restaurant135m (1.7 min walk)
Starbucks150m (1.9 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from A639, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (4)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Queen Street bus_stop113m
First Direct bus_stop173m
Pontefract Road Jct bus_stop251m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
57% data uniqueness
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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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