Howden Gardens
Leeds, England
Reality check: At £145,000, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (30/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £145,000, but safety (30) needs consideration.
Workable for families, but safety (30) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £145,000, but safety (30) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Howden Gardens is located in Leeds. Crime rates are above average, with 173 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 53% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Royal Park Road) is 263m away. The median property price is £145,000. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 448m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% within its district.
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: stable
Based on 7 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Howden Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- JD Gyms 763m · 10 min walk
libraries (2)
- Edward Boyle Library 1028m · 13 min walk
- Headingley library 1516m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Queens Road Recreation Ground 124m · 2 min walk
- Benson Court Park 194m · 2 min walk
- Burley Lawn 228m · 3 min walk
- Rosebank Millennium Green Community Orchard 390m · 5 min walk
- Rosebank Millenium Green 411m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Rosebank Primary School 448m · 6 min walk
- Brudenell Primary School 560m · 7 min walk
- Spring Bank Primary School 1105m · 14 min walk
- Leeds City Academy 1281m · 16 min walk
- Shire Oak VC Primary School 1561m · 20 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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