Charles Avenue
Leeds, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £92,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 49% 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), 49% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£92,000).
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 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 49% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£92,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £92,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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
Charles Avenue is located in Leeds. Crime is a significant concern, with 348 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 215 violent offences were recorded (62% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Maes (cafe, 55m). The nearest transport stop is 155m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £92,000, with strong growth of 49% over five years. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 337m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Charles Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym 800m · 10 min walk
- Last Sun Dance 1073m · 13 min walk
- TeamSport Leeds 1131m · 14 min walk
- Quarry House Leisure Centre 1225m · 15 min walk
hospitals (2)
- St James's Hospital A&E 1733m · 22 min walk
- St. James's University Hospital 1834m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Cross Green Commuinty Allotment 78m · 1 min walk
- Raincliffe Park 569m · 7 min walk
- East End Park 610m · 8 min walk
- Ebor Garden 979m · 12 min walk
- Ebor garden 1127m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- The Richmond Hill Academy 338m · 4 min walk
- All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School 706m · 9 min walk
- St Patrick Catholic Primary School 1049m · 13 min walk
- Trinity Academy Leeds 1049m · 13 min walk
- Co-op Academy Leeds 1284m · 16 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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