Long Causeway
Leeds, England
Reality check: At £340,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 192% 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 90), 192% 5-year growth.
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 90), 192% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£340,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Long Causeway is located in Leeds. Crime is a significant concern, with 356 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 213 violent offences were recorded (60% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 110m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £340,000, with exceptional growth of 192% over five years. Based on 35 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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)
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: hot
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 Long Causeway, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- TeamSport Leeds 657m · 8 min walk
- City Bloc 867m · 11 min walk
- The Gym 1120m · 14 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Leeds Private Trichology Clinic 1884m · 24 min walk
- East Leeds Health Centre 1934m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hunslet library 1008m · 13 min walk
- The Leeds Library 1859m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Landing Place 407m · 5 min walk
- Secret Garden 412m · 5 min walk
- Solar Rise Gardens 436m · 5 min walk
- Cross Green Commuinty Allotment 497m · 6 min walk
- Bow Street Park 706m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- The Richmond Hill Academy 523m · 6 min walk
- University Technical College Leeds 828m · 10 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet 910m · 11 min walk
- Low Road Primary School 1041m · 13 min walk
- All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School 1047m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Bismarck Street — Leeds43
- School Lane — Leeds43
- Middleton Park Circus — Leeds43
- Nowell Avenue — Leeds43
- Nowell Parade — Leeds43
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.