Brayton Square
Leeds, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for young professionals (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 98% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
Safety score of 25 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%
Moderate investment case — 98% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), 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 £110,000, but safety (25) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Brayton Square is located in Leeds. Crime is a significant concern, with 502 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 186 violent offences were recorded (37% 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 147m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £110,000, with exceptional growth of 98% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 359m 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 first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Brayton Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Leeds Gymnastics Club 1203m · 15 min walk
- LA Fitness 1258m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- Seacroft library 1050m · 13 min walk
- Whinmoor library 1486m · 19 min walk
- Crossgates library 1673m · 21 min walk
- Crossgates Library 1720m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St. Lukes Community Garden and Orchard 179m · 2 min walk
- Pennwell Pocket Park 326m · 4 min walk
- Mill Green Close 506m · 6 min walk
- Sledmere Green 531m · 7 min walk
- Mill Green 648m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Swarcliffe Primary School 360m · 4 min walk
- St Theresa's Catholic Primary School 783m · 10 min walk
- Manston Primary 820m · 10 min walk
- John Smeaton Academy 972m · 12 min walk
- White Laith Primary School 1210m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Lockwood Way — Leeds45
- Brayton Close — Leeds46
- Redwood Close — Leeds46
- Ash Tree View — Leeds44
- Brayton Green — Leeds46
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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