Cyprus Avenue
Wakefield, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (below average).
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 data is decent (liquidity 50, market 65).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £175,000, but safety (25) needs consideration.
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.
How Life Works Here
Cyprus Avenue is located in Wakefield. Crime is a significant concern, with 314 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 122 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). 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 (Melbourne Rd Cyprus Avenue) is 110m away. The median property price is £175,000. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 305m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 8% within its district. 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
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Cyprus Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Lightwaves Lesiure & Community Centre 894m · 11 min walk
- Bannatynes 962m · 12 min walk
- PureGym 1108m · 14 min walk
- The Gym 1471m · 18 min walk
hospitals (4)
- West Yorkshire Police Occupational Health 370m · 5 min walk
- Baby Ultrasound Clinic 961m · 12 min walk
- NHS Breast Screening 1038m · 13 min walk
- NHS Wakefield Community Diagnostic Clinic 1193m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Green 177m · 2 min walk
- Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows 710m · 9 min walk
- Coronation Gardens 789m · 10 min walk
- The Green 848m · 11 min walk
- Alverthorpe & Wrenthorpe Meadows LNR 874m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School 306m · 4 min walk
- Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School 1075m · 13 min walk
- Newton Hill Community School 1100m · 14 min walk
- Wakefield Lawefield Primary School 1328m · 17 min walk
- Wrenthorpe Academy 1467m · 18 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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