A6539
Wakefield, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 30 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 30 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%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
A6539 is located in Wakefield, near Castleford. Crime rates are above average, with 255 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 68% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Asda Café (cafe, 130m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Heritage View) is 163m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 432m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 7% within its district.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from A6539, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- JD Gyms 800m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Quarry Park 352m · 4 min walk
- King George's Field 572m · 7 min walk
- Leeds Road Recreational Park 593m · 7 min walk
- Smawthorne Park 745m · 9 min walk
- Valley Gardens 1346m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy 432m · 5 min walk
- Glasshoughton Infant Academy 1130m · 14 min walk
- Castleford Park Junior Academy 1251m · 16 min walk
- Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery 1563m · 20 min walk
- St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy 1986m · 25 min walk
Transport Links
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- Eastfield Road — Wakefield54
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- Short Street — Wakefield51
- Back Wesley Street — Wakefield50
- Bradley Street — Wakefield50
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.