Hardwick Crescent
Wakefield, England
Reality check: At £218,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 51% 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: 51% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 51% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £218,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Hardwick Crescent is located in Wakefield, near Pontefract. Crime is around average for the area, with 89 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 51% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 95m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £218,000, with exceptional growth of 51% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Hardwick Crescent in Wakefield on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Hardwick Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Fitness Base 1955m · 24 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Urgent Treatment Centre 1479m · 18 min walk
- Pontefract Hospital 1561m · 20 min walk
- Pontefract Health Centre 1852m · 23 min walk
- Baghill House 1956m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Valley Gardens Pop Up Library 1330m · 17 min walk
- Pontefract 1692m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Pease Park 1224m · 15 min walk
- Friarwood Valley Gardens 1371m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Carleton High School 627m · 8 min walk
- The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School 791m · 10 min walk
- The King's School 1168m · 15 min walk
- Harewood Centre Nursery School 1588m · 20 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 1659m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Orchid Crest — Wakefield49
- Kendal Garth — Wakefield49
- Penrose Beck Drive — Wakefield49
- Henry Avenue — Wakefield49
- Portland Place — Wakefield49
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.