Craven Street
Wakefield, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
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%
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
Limited by safety (25), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Craven Street is located in Wakefield. Crime is a significant concern, with 1665 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 666 violent offences were recorded (40% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Oasis Canteen (cafe, 35m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Union Street J) is 96m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 357m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Craven Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- PureGym 73m · 1 min walk
- Lightwaves Lesiure & Community Centre 189m · 2 min walk
- Utopia Active 895m · 11 min walk
- Bannatynes 1752m · 22 min walk
hospitals (4)
- NHS Breast Screening 46m · 1 min walk
- Baby Ultrasound Clinic 296m · 4 min walk
- West Yorkshire Police Occupational Health 831m · 10 min walk
- Pinderfields Hospital 1103m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Green 251m · 3 min walk
- Coronation Gardens 385m · 5 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth Park 884m · 11 min walk
- The Hepworth Wakefield Garden 1120m · 14 min walk
- Thornes Millenium Green 1138m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- St Austin's Catholic Primary School 358m · 4 min walk
- Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School 627m · 8 min walk
- Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School 776m · 10 min walk
- Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 796m · 10 min walk
- Wakefield Lawefield Primary School 1139m · 14 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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