Sussex Avenue
Leeds, England
Reality check: At £202,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 48% 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: liquid market (score 90), 48% 5-year growth.
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 90), 48% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (20), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £202,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (20) may be a compromise.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 48% over 5 years, but environment scores only 20/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Sussex Avenue is located in Leeds, near Horsforth. Crime is a significant concern, with 342 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 127 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Horsforth Rail Station) is 148m away. The median property price is £202,000, with strong growth of 48% over five years. Based on 48 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Sussex Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- W Fitness 218m · 3 min walk
- Project: Reform Pilates Studio 1150m · 14 min walk
- Slim Fit Life Ltd 1344m · 17 min walk
libraries (3)
- Horsforth library 926m · 12 min walk
- Andrew Kean Learning Centre 1010m · 13 min walk
- Holt Park library 1798m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- King George Road Community Orchard 705m · 9 min walk
- Broadfields Community Orchard 1035m · 13 min walk
- Horsforth Peace Park 1529m · 19 min walk
- Horsforth Community Garden 1536m · 19 min walk
- Featherbank Lane Community Orchard 1826m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Westbrook Lane Primary School 641m · 8 min walk
- Horsforth School 794m · 10 min walk
- Broadgate Primary School 880m · 11 min walk
- St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 926m · 12 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth 1029m · 13 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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