Oakwood Lane
Leeds, England
Reality check: At £205,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 31% 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), 31% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (75). Not ideal for children.
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), 31% 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 (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£205,000) 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
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Oakwood Lane is located in Leeds. Crime is around average for the area, with 285 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is pharmacy (pharmacy, 49m). The nearest transport stop is 156m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £205,000, with strong growth of 31% over five years. Based on 118 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 336m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 48 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)
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: hot
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 Oakwood Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Snap Fitness 1116m · 14 min walk
libraries (2)
- Oakwood library 963m · 12 min walk
- Compton Road library 1619m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Baileys Hiding Den 117m · 2 min walk
- Circle of Colour 184m · 2 min walk
- WykeBeck Woods 823m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- John Jamieson School 337m · 4 min walk
- Co-op Academy Oakwood 913m · 11 min walk
- Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School 965m · 12 min walk
- St Nicholas Catholic Primary School 1008m · 13 min walk
- Wykebeck Primary School 1540m · 19 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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