Spruce Garth
Leeds, England
Reality check: At £234,995, this is a premium entry point. Modest 5% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 5% growth, stable market.
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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 5% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£234,995) 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.
How Life Works Here
Spruce Garth is located in Leeds. Crime is a significant concern, with 416 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 181 violent offences were recorded (44% 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 252m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £234,995, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 476m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and retirees. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability. 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
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 Spruce Garth, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Fit4less 1593m · 20 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Halton Medical Practice 1491m · 19 min walk
- East Leeds Health Centre 1722m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Halton library 1556m · 19 min walk
- Crossgates library 1691m · 21 min walk
- Seacroft library 1746m · 22 min walk
- Crossgates Library 1868m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Cedar/Ash POS 77m · 1 min walk
- Killingbeck Fields 279m · 4 min walk
- Killingbeck Fields 513m · 6 min walk
- Killingbeck MUGA 562m · 7 min walk
- Killingbeck Community Orchard 619m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Seacroft Grange Primary School 477m · 6 min walk
- St Nicholas Catholic Primary School 707m · 9 min walk
- Wykebeck Primary School 872m · 11 min walk
- Bishop Young Church of England Academy 1181m · 15 min walk
- Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy 1356m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Willow Grove — Leeds48
- Chestnut Lane — Leeds48
- Maple Court — Leeds49
- Cedar Drive — Leeds49
- Ash Court — Leeds49
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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