Alma Street
Leeds, England
Reality check: At £217,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 12% 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: liquid market (score 70), 12% 5-year growth.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 12% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£217,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Alma Street is located in Leeds. Crime is a significant concern, with 629 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 269 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 179m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £217,500, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 267m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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: 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 Alma Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 493m · 6 min walk
- The Gym 908m · 11 min walk
- Quarry House Leisure Centre 953m · 12 min walk
hospitals (2)
- St James's Hospital A&E 177m · 2 min walk
- St. James's University Hospital 223m · 3 min walk
libraries (2)
- Compton Road library 997m · 12 min walk
- Chapeltown library 1427m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Beckett Street Amenity Corridor 232m · 3 min walk
- Edgeware Green Community Orchard 476m · 6 min walk
- Burmantofts Cemetery 511m · 6 min walk
- Ebor garden 612m · 8 min walk
- Ebor Garden 730m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Shakespeare Primary School 268m · 3 min walk
- Co-op Academy Leeds 423m · 5 min walk
- St Peter's Church of England Primary School 536m · 7 min walk
- Ebor Gardens Primary Academy 625m · 8 min walk
- Co-op Academy Nightingale 675m · 8 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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