The Square
Leeds, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £155,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 19% 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: liquid market (score 70), 19% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£155,000).
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%
Transport (50) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 19% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£155,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £155,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
The Square 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). Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (2), atm (1), and bar (1). The closest is Beyond The Red Door (bar, 44m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 28m away. The median property price is £155,000, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 29 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. 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. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 6% within its district. 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)
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from The Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Slim Fit Life Ltd 97m · 1 min walk
- Project: Reform Pilates Studio 292m · 4 min walk
- Horsforth Tennis Club 925m · 12 min walk
- W Fitness 1252m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Horsforth library 527m · 7 min walk
- Andrew Kean Learning Centre 1380m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Horsforth Community Garden 367m · 5 min walk
- Horsforth Hall Park 387m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 527m · 7 min walk
- Horsforth Featherbank Primary School 564m · 7 min walk
- Horsforth School 649m · 8 min walk
- Broadgate Primary School 690m · 9 min walk
- Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School 921m · 12 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.