Beech Drive
Leeds, England
Reality check: At £255,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 23% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 23% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
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%
Moderate investment case — 23% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £255,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (50) may be a compromise.
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
Beech Drive is located in Leeds. Crime is a significant concern, with 603 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 336 violent offences were recorded (56% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 9 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (4), cafe (3), and college (1). The closest is Branch Cafe (cafe, 15m). The nearest transport stop is 48m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £255,000, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 327m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Beech Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Bannatyne Health Club 725m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Armley Moor 448m · 6 min walk
- Armley Park 470m · 6 min walk
- Little Moor 664m · 8 min walk
- Burley Green 1103m · 14 min walk
- Wortley Recreation Ground 1243m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Armley Park Primary School 328m · 4 min walk
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School 522m · 6 min walk
- Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School 593m · 7 min walk
- Five Lanes Primary School 723m · 9 min walk
- Kirkstall Valley Primary School 1176m · 15 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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