A6539

Wakefield, England

Residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Urban convenience Low confidence

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.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

Families
Below Average

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%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Poor

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

55
Liveability Score
Top 7% in WakefieldTop 21% nationally
Low confidence Based on no transaction data, 5 data sources

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.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Below Average (30)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Fair (48)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (56)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (50)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (40)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

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Nearby Amenities

Asda Café130m (1.6 min walk)
Asda141m (1.8 min walk)
Barclays155m (1.9 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from A6539, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

hospitals (1)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Heritage View bus_stop163m
Heritage Walk bus_stop168m
Barnes Road Quarry Court bus_stop205m
Castleford College bus_stop216m
Glasshoughton Rail Station rail_station966m
Castleford Rail Station rail_station1154m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
57% data uniqueness
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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.