Southlands Avenue
Leeds, England
Reality check: At £385,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 32% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 32% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Poor transport (20) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 32% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£385,000) or poorly connected (transport 20). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (20) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Southlands Avenue is located in Leeds, near Rawdon. Crime is around average for the area, with 115 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 50% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 183m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £385,000, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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: warm
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 Southlands Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- COR Personal Fitness 955m · 12 min walk
- Yarnbury Rugby Club 1444m · 18 min walk
- Slim Fit Life Ltd 1784m · 22 min walk
- Project: Reform Pilates Studio 1873m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
- Andrew Kean Learning Centre 1515m · 19 min walk
- Rawdon Library 1770m · 22 min walk
- Horsforth library 2000m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Horsforth Community Garden 1345m · 17 min walk
- Horsforth Hall Park 1364m · 17 min walk
- Little Moor 1814m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Rawdon St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 877m · 11 min walk
- West End Primary School 969m · 12 min walk
- Benton Park School 1839m · 23 min walk
- Calverley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 1882m · 24 min walk
- Rawdon Littlemoor Primary School 1981m · 25 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Holly Crescent — Leeds44
- Lawns Drive — Leeds44
- East Causeway Vale — Leeds43
- East Causeway Crescent — Leeds43
- Stairfoot Walk — Leeds43
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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