Drawbridge Avenue
Wakefield, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £179,950 with hot market liquidity. Modest 2% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), affordable entry (£179,950).
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: liquid market (score 90), affordable entry (£179,950).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £179,950, 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
Drawbridge Avenue is located in Wakefield, near Pontefract. Crime rates are above average, with 281 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 67% of reports. 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 254m away. The median property price is £179,950, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 72 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 289m 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 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Drawbridge Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Fitness Base 1337m · 17 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Baghill House 959m · 12 min walk
- Pontefract Health Centre 1325m · 17 min walk
- Pontefract Hospital 1398m · 18 min walk
- Urgent Treatment Centre 1405m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Pontefract 1597m · 20 min walk
- Valley Gardens Pop Up Library 1659m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- St John's Priory 773m · 10 min walk
- Harewood Park 1018m · 13 min walk
- Pease Park 1338m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 289m · 4 min walk
- Cherry Tree Academy 289m · 4 min walk
- De Lacy Primary School 767m · 10 min walk
- Harewood Centre Nursery School 933m · 12 min walk
- High Well School 1061m · 13 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.