Flanshaw Way
Wakefield, England
Reality check: At £1,537,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 58% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 58% 5-year growth.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 58% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (30), environment (5), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£1,537,500) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Prices grew 58% over 5 years, but environment scores only 5/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Flanshaw Way is located in Wakefield. Crime rates are above average, with 212 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 58% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 243m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £1,537,500, with exceptional growth of 58% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 34 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district.
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
Other | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Flanshaw Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Total Fitness 653m · 8 min walk
- The Gym 1589m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Alverthorpe & Wrenthorpe Meadows LNR 1280m · 16 min walk
- Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows 1428m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs 832m · 10 min walk
- St Michael's CofE Academy 836m · 10 min walk
- English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 863m · 11 min walk
- Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School 935m · 12 min walk
- Evolve Academy 1591m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Broad Cut Road — Wakefield34
- Snapethorpe Gate — Wakefield39
- Woolley View — Wakefield39
- Pennine Close — Wakefield40
- Eagle Grove — Wakefield40
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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