Houndhill Lane
Wakefield, England
Reality check: At £328,750, this is a premium entry point. Strong 42% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 42% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
Weak across environment (8), safety (45), or school access (40). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, 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 70), 42% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (8), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£328,750) and connectivity (transport 30) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 42% over 5 years, but environment scores only 8/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Environment score 8/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
Houndhill Lane is located in Wakefield, near Featherstone. Crime is around average for the area, with 145 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 63% 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 378m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £328,750, with strong growth of 42% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 1 schools within 2 km. The nearest school is just 399m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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), 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: warm
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 Houndhill Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Featherstone Sports Complex 310m · 4 min walk
libraries (2)
- Featherstone Library and Community Centre 1473m · 18 min walk
- Featherstone 1486m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Purston Park 1080m · 14 min walk
- Featherstone Memorial Garden 1600m · 20 min walk
- The Pomfret Garden 1790m · 22 min walk
- Wakefield Road Park 1819m · 23 min walk
- The Lost Garden of Pontefract 1866m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- The Featherstone Academy 400m · 5 min walk
- Featherstone Purston Infant School 1404m · 18 min walk
- Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School 1484m · 19 min walk
- Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School 1548m · 19 min walk
- The King's School 1653m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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- Madison Walk — Wakefield42
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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.
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