Salamanca Crescent
Leeds, England
Reality check: At £234,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 23% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 23% 5-year growth.
Safety (15), environment (25), and school access (30) are all weak. Not a family area.
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: 23% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£234,000) 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
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 23% over 5 years, but environment scores only 25/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Salamanca Crescent is located in Leeds. Crime is a significant concern, with 634 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 297 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 39m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £234,000, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 280m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 38 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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), 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 Salamanca Crescent, with detailed information for each.
libraries (2)
- Middleton library 447m · 6 min walk
- Belle Isle Library 1103m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Leeds Corinthians Rugby Union Football Club 616m · 8 min walk
- Maid Marian Orchard, Copley Lane 1251m · 16 min walk
- Hopefield Park 1536m · 19 min walk
- Middleton Park 1802m · 22 min walk
- Leeds Valley Park 1857m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Sharp Lane Primary School 280m · 4 min walk
- Clapgate Primary School 631m · 8 min walk
- Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy 685m · 9 min walk
- Broomfield South SILC 1165m · 15 min walk
- Thorpe Primary School 1398m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Murray Drive — Leeds38
- Throstle Road North — Leeds38
- West Grange Gardens — Leeds38
- Poplar Way — Leeds37
- Mitford Place — Leeds38
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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