Gainsborough Avenue
Leeds, England
Reality check: At £358,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 6% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 6% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Weak across environment (8), safety (45), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
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 — reasonable liquidity, 6% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (8), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £358,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 6% over 5 years, but environment scores only 8/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Gainsborough Avenue is located in Leeds. Crime is around average for the area, with 87 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 40% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 100m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £358,000, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 25 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Gainsborough Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Holt Park Active 1075m · 13 min walk
- Bannatyne Health Club 1248m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Adel Dam Nature Reserve 1049m · 13 min walk
- Breary Marsh Local Nature Reserve 1302m · 16 min walk
- Golden Acre Park 1480m · 18 min walk
- Heather Garden 1547m · 19 min walk
- Gair Wood 1937m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Ireland Wood Primary School 951m · 12 min walk
- Ralph Thoresby School 1047m · 13 min walk
- Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy 1447m · 18 min walk
- Adel Primary School 1464m · 18 min walk
- Iveson Primary School 1855m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Henley Crescent — Leeds47
- Woodlands Lane — Leeds46
- Edward Way — Leeds46
- Kingsley Road — Leeds46
- Gainsborough Drive — 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.
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