Oakwell Crescent
Leeds, England
Reality check: At £350,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 70% 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: 70% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Strong case: 70% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), 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 (£350,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Oakwell Crescent is located in Leeds. Crime is around average for the area, with 201 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 37% 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 270m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £350,000, with exceptional growth of 70% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 364m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Oakwell Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Snap Fitness 230m · 3 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Spire Leeds Hospital 753m · 9 min walk
- Chapel Allerton Hospital 1357m · 17 min walk
libraries (4)
- Oakwood library 536m · 7 min walk
- Chapeltown library 1647m · 21 min walk
- Chapel Allerton library 1779m · 22 min walk
- Compton Road library 1814m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Potternewton Park Community Orchard 1051m · 13 min walk
- Potternewton Park 1140m · 14 min walk
- Banstead Park 1539m · 19 min walk
- Canal Gardens 1604m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Kerr Mackie Primary School 365m · 5 min walk
- Roundhay School 555m · 7 min walk
- Gledhow Primary School 943m · 12 min walk
- Hovingham Primary School 1058m · 13 min walk
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1317m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Ravenscar Mount — Leeds50
- Bracken Hill — Leeds50
- Gledhow Grange View — Leeds50
- Kingswood Grove — Leeds51
- Thorn Lane — Leeds51
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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