Haywood Drive
Wakefield, England
Reality check: At £232,497, this is a premium entry point. Strong 36% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 36% 5-year growth.
Safety (15), environment (8), and school access (25) are all weak. Not a family area.
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: liquid market (score 90), 36% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (8), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£232,497) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
Family score 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 36% over 5 years, but environment scores only 8/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Haywood Drive is located in Wakefield. Crime is a significant concern, with 354 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 218 violent offences were recorded (62% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 142m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £232,497, with strong growth of 36% over five years. Based on 40 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 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 36 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Haywood Drive 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 Haywood Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Bannatynes 1675m · 21 min walk
- Lightwaves Lesiure & Community Centre 1679m · 21 min walk
- BoFit 1754m · 22 min walk
- PureGym 1824m · 23 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Pinderfields Hospital 660m · 8 min walk
- Fieldhead Hospital 707m · 9 min walk
- West Yorkshire Police Occupational Health 1641m · 20 min walk
- NHS Breast Screening 1796m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Stanley Marsh Nature Reserve 1068m · 13 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth Park 1092m · 14 min walk
- The Green 1645m · 21 min walk
- Southern Washlands Nature Reserve 1785m · 22 min walk
- Coronation Gardens 1992m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy 1027m · 13 min walk
- Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School 1196m · 15 min walk
- Outwood Academy City Fields 1212m · 15 min walk
- Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill 1280m · 16 min walk
- St Austin's Catholic Primary School 1425m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Sanderson Way — Wakefield36
- Lennox Drive — Wakefield36
- Summer Drive — Wakefield35
- Heath Way — Wakefield33
- Ferry Close — Wakefield36
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.
Data updated: