Bramble Close
Wakefield, England
Reality check: At £226,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 49% 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: 49% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 49% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £226,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Bramble Close is located in Wakefield, near Pontefract. Crime is around average for the area, with 82 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 66% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 186m away. The median property price is £226,500, with strong growth of 49% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 337m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 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 Bramble Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Aspire at The Park 1316m · 16 min walk
- Fitness Base 1501m · 19 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Urgent Treatment Centre 1217m · 15 min walk
- Pontefract Hospital 1244m · 16 min walk
- Pontefract Health Centre 1438m · 18 min walk
- Baghill House 1735m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Valley Gardens Pop Up Library 960m · 12 min walk
- Pontefract 1155m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Friarwood Valley Gardens 929m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- The King's School 337m · 4 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 910m · 11 min walk
- The Featherstone Academy 1547m · 19 min walk
- Carleton High School 1689m · 21 min walk
- St Giles C of E Academy 1733m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Jubilee Crescent — Wakefield49
- Weeland Avenue — Wakefield49
- Heather Croft — Wakefield49
- The Heathers — Wakefield49
- Southfield Road — Wakefield49
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.
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