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Larks Hill

Wakefield, England

Residential Dense, noisy Well-connected Risk: Medium Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £184,997 with hot market liquidity. Strong 38% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 38% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£184,997).

Families
Below Average

Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (24/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Below Average

Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 38% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£184,997).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Below Average

Safe area, but environment (24/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Good entry point at £184,997, but environment (24) is below average.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

49
Liveability Score
Top 29% in WakefieldTop 46% nationally
High confidence Based on 42 transactions, 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

Growth not supported by environment

Prices grew 38% over 5 years, but environment scores only 24/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.

Limited daily services

Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.

How Life Works Here

Larks Hill is located in Wakefield, near Pontefract. Crime levels are below the local average (63 incidents in 12 months). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Big Bites Pizza (fast food, 47m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 32m away. The median property price is £184,997, with strong growth of 38% over five years. Based on 42 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has a notable retired population. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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 49 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Good (60)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Poor (16)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Fair (50)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Poor (24)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (45)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£184,997
Median Price
42
Transactions (2014–2025)
+37.5%
5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Big Bites Pizza47m (0.6 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Larks Hill, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

hospitals (4)

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libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Pinetree Avenue bus_stop32m
Walnut Drive Hadleigh Rise bus_stop165m
Mill Hill Ave Oakwell Avenue bus_stop217m
Pontefract Tanshelf Rail Station rail_station1490m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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.

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