Orchard Lane
Leeds, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £103,500 with warm market liquidity. Strong 21% 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 70), 21% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£103,500).
Safety score of 25 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 21% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£103,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £103,500, but safety (25) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Orchard Lane is located in Leeds, near Guiseley. Crime is a significant concern, with 365 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 110 violent offences were recorded (30% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Karisma Health Studio (fitness centre, 18m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Town Street Towngate) is 110m away. The median property price is £103,500, with strong growth of 21% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 207m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm
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 Orchard Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Karisma Health Studio 18m · 0 min walk
- Aireborough Leisure Centre 356m · 4 min walk
- PureGym 808m · 10 min walk
libraries (3)
- Guiseley library 381m · 5 min walk
- Guiseley Library 400m · 5 min walk
- Yeadon library 1917m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Memorial Garden 69m · 1 min walk
- Springfield Park Community Orchard 366m · 5 min walk
- Springfield Park 412m · 5 min walk
- Parkinson's Park community Orchard 493m · 6 min walk
- Parkinson’s Park 602m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Guiseley Primary School 208m · 3 min walk
- St. Oswald's CofE Primary School 471m · 6 min walk
- Green Meadows Academy 891m · 11 min walk
- Guiseley School 894m · 11 min walk
- Yeadon Westfield Junior School 1291m · 16 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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