Back Markham Avenue
Leeds, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
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
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Back Markham Avenue is located in Leeds. Crime is a significant concern, with 374 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 217 violent offences were recorded (58% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), convenience (1), and restaurant (1). The closest is Waffle And Crepes (fast food, 62m). The nearest transport stop is 156m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 413m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 48 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)
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Back Markham Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Snap Fitness 1103m · 14 min walk
- Ramgarhia Sports Centre 1423m · 18 min walk
- 1-RM 1624m · 20 min walk
- The Skate Sanctuary 1871m · 23 min walk
hospitals (2)
- St. James's University Hospital 1244m · 16 min walk
- St James's Hospital A&E 1338m · 17 min walk
libraries (4)
- Chapeltown library 911m · 11 min walk
- Compton Road library 1107m · 14 min walk
- Oakwood library 1375m · 17 min walk
- Chapel Allerton library 1710m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Potternewton Park Community Orchard 377m · 5 min walk
- Potternewton Park 496m · 6 min walk
- Banstead Park 606m · 8 min walk
- Edgeware Green Community Orchard 970m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Hovingham Primary School 414m · 5 min walk
- Bracken Edge Primary School 736m · 9 min walk
- Harehills Primary School 906m · 11 min walk
- Kerr Mackie Primary School 1128m · 14 min walk
- Co-op Academy Nightingale 1133m · 14 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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