Churwell Close
Wakefield, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £145,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 42% 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: 42% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£145,000).
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%
Strong case: 42% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£145,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £145,000, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Churwell Close is located in Wakefield, near Castleford. Crime rates are above average, with 191 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 54% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is New Moon Nursery (kindergarten, 85m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Beancroft Street Beancroft Rd) is 225m away. The median property price is £145,000, with strong growth of 42% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 230m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 12% 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Churwell Close, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (4)
- Quarry Park 151m · 2 min walk
- Smawthorne Park 338m · 4 min walk
- King George's Field 405m · 5 min walk
- Valley Gardens 912m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy 231m · 3 min walk
- Glasshoughton Infant Academy 891m · 11 min walk
- Castleford Park Junior Academy 908m · 11 min walk
- Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery 1119m · 14 min walk
- Ackton Pastures Primary Academy 1361m · 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.