Baker Lane
Wakefield, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £157,500 with warm market liquidity. Strong 57% 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), 57% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£157,500).
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 57% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£157,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £157,500, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Baker Lane is located in Wakefield. Crime levels are below the local average (60 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 128m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £157,500, with exceptional growth of 57% over five years. Based on 27 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 277m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% 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)
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: 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 Baker Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- BoFit 1154m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Stanley Marsh Nature Reserve 949m · 12 min walk
- Riding's Way Park 1237m · 16 min walk
- Outwood Park 1604m · 20 min walk
- Lofthouse Colliery Nature Park 1620m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate 277m · 4 min walk
- Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 699m · 9 min walk
- Rooks Nest Academy 989m · 12 min walk
- Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy 1153m · 14 min walk
- Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane 1345m · 17 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.