Larkspur Way
Wakefield, England
Reality check: At £222,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 55% 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: liquid market (score 90), 55% 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: liquid market (score 90), 55% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£222,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Larkspur Way is located in Wakefield. Crime rates are above average, with 162 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 62% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 214m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £222,500, with exceptional growth of 55% over five years. Based on 37 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 374m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability.
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)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Larkspur Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Total Fitness 1506m · 19 min walk
- The Gym 1545m · 19 min walk
- Bannatynes 1659m · 21 min walk
hospitals (3)
- West Yorkshire Police Occupational Health 1588m · 20 min walk
- NHS Wakefield Community Diagnostic Clinic 1730m · 22 min walk
- Baby Ultrasound Clinic 1948m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Alverthorpe & Wrenthorpe Meadows LNR 410m · 5 min walk
- Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows 572m · 7 min walk
- The Green 1369m · 17 min walk
- Coronation Gardens 1793m · 22 min walk
- The Green 1997m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs 375m · 5 min walk
- Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School 561m · 7 min walk
- St Michael's CofE Academy 1147m · 14 min walk
- Jerry Clay Academy 1194m · 15 min walk
- English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1367m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
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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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