Elder Green
Wakefield, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £88,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £88,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Elder Green is located in Wakefield. Crime is a significant concern, with 781 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 439 violent offences were recorded (56% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. 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 (Moorhouse Avenue) is 224m away. The median property price is £88,000. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 43/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 34/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Elder Green, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 795m · 10 min walk
- Lightwaves Lesiure & Community Centre 944m · 12 min walk
- PureGym 1017m · 13 min walk
hospitals (4)
- NHS Wakefield Community Diagnostic Clinic 576m · 7 min walk
- Baby Ultrasound Clinic 757m · 10 min walk
- West Yorkshire Police Occupational Health 879m · 11 min walk
- NHS Breast Screening 974m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows 992m · 12 min walk
- Thornes Park 1222m · 15 min walk
- Clarence Park 1302m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Wakefield Lawefield Primary School 674m · 8 min walk
- Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School 717m · 9 min walk
- Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School 792m · 10 min walk
- St Michael's CofE Academy 1204m · 15 min walk
- Trinity Academy Cathedral 1566m · 20 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.