Fairfax Drive
Wakefield, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 15 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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 £150,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Fairfax Drive is located in Wakefield, near Pontefract. Crime is a significant concern, with 361 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 183 violent offences were recorded (51% 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 (Pontefract Castle B Monkhill Stn) is 146m away. The median property price is £150,000. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 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 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 12% 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
Terraced | 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 Fairfax Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Fitness Base 291m · 4 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Baghill House 352m · 4 min walk
- Pontefract Health Centre 367m · 5 min walk
- Pontefract Hospital 642m · 8 min walk
- Urgent Treatment Centre 720m · 9 min walk
libraries (2)
- Pontefract 636m · 8 min walk
- Valley Gardens Pop Up Library 916m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Barbican Garden 283m · 4 min walk
- Monkhill Park 371m · 5 min walk
- Hospital Park 601m · 8 min walk
- Harewood Park 642m · 8 min walk
- Dale Park 656m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Giles C of E Academy 306m · 4 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 919m · 12 min walk
- Harewood Centre Nursery School 960m · 12 min walk
- Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School 1129m · 14 min walk
- De Lacy Primary School 1238m · 16 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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