Cockshott Lane
Leeds, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £174,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 32% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 32% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£174,000). But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
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 30, 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), 32% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£174,000). But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £174,000, but transport (30) and limited services (32) and safety (15) limit overall appeal.
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
Cockshott Lane is located in Leeds. Crime is a significant concern, with 331 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 229 violent offences were recorded (69% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Victoria's Hair and Beauty (hairdresser, 21m). The nearest transport stop is 83m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £174,000, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 22 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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 43 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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 Cockshott Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 935m · 12 min walk
- PureGym 1331m · 17 min walk
- Kirkstall Leisure Centre 1422m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Bramley library 1448m · 18 min walk
- Armley library 1685m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Gotts Park Rose Garden 448m · 6 min walk
- Kirkstall Nature Reserve Community Orchard 833m · 10 min walk
- Victoria Park Garden 880m · 11 min walk
- Charlie Cake Park 883m · 11 min walk
- Hollybush community orchard 1256m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 518m · 6 min walk
- Raynville Academy 678m · 8 min walk
- Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School 1112m · 14 min walk
- Whingate Primary School 1221m · 15 min walk
- Dixons Unity Academy 1221m · 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.
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