Blossom Court
Wakefield, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £184,995 with stable market liquidity. Strong 22% 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: 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£184,995).
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£184,995).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (25), environment (5), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £184,995, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (5) is below average.
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.
Prices grew 22% over 5 years, but environment scores only 5/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Blossom Court is located in Wakefield, near Knottingley. Crime is a significant concern, with 480 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 182 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 (Ferrybridge Service Station) is 319m away. The median property price is £184,995, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Blossom Court, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (2)
- Knottingley Playing Fields 1307m · 16 min walk
- Canal Park 1634m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- England Lane Academy 1278m · 16 min walk
- De Lacy Academy 1456m · 18 min walk
- Willow Green Academy 1568m · 20 min walk
- Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1945m · 24 min walk
- Cherry Tree Academy 1945m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Plowes Way — Wakefield44
- Arnall Close — Wakefield44
- Wedgewood Way — Wakefield44
- Rainsborough Avenue — Wakefield44
- Ingram Crescent — Wakefield45
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.
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