Scargill Close
Leeds, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £165,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 13% 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: 13% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£165,000).
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: 13% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£165,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £165,000, but limited services (16) and safety (15) limit overall appeal.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Scargill Close is located in Leeds. Crime is a significant concern, with 371 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 226 violent offences were recorded (61% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is a Garden at 68m. The nearest transport stop is 78m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £165,000, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 16 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 143m 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. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Scargill Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym 421m · 5 min walk
- PureGym 740m · 9 min walk
- Quarry House Leisure Centre 789m · 10 min walk
- The Gym 952m · 12 min walk
hospitals (2)
- St James's Hospital A&E 533m · 7 min walk
- St. James's University Hospital 634m · 8 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ebor garden 99m · 1 min walk
- Ebor Garden 226m · 3 min walk
- Beckett Street Amenity Corridor 344m · 4 min walk
- Burmantofts Cemetery 645m · 8 min walk
- Edgeware Green Community Orchard 903m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Co-op Academy Leeds 143m · 2 min walk
- Ebor Gardens Primary Academy 378m · 5 min walk
- All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School 503m · 6 min walk
- St Patrick Catholic Primary School 509m · 6 min walk
- Trinity Academy Leeds 509m · 6 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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