Little John Crescent
Wakefield, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for retirees (poor). Price data (£105,000) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 80% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Moderate investment case — 80% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (30), environment (5), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £105,000, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (5) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 80% over 5 years, but environment scores only 5/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £105,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Little John Crescent is located in Wakefield. Crime rates are above average, with 190 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 67% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 239m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £105,000, with exceptional growth of 80% over five years. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties, with larger households suggesting families. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 429m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 40 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Little John Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 1089m · 14 min walk
- Total Fitness 1583m · 20 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1862m · 23 min walk
hospitals (1)
- NHS Wakefield Community Diagnostic Clinic 1660m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Thornes Park 1314m · 16 min walk
- Clarence Park 1545m · 19 min walk
- Holmfield Park 1647m · 21 min walk
- Carr Lodge Park 1708m · 21 min walk
- Thornes Millenium Green 1926m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School 430m · 5 min walk
- Evolve Academy 567m · 7 min walk
- English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 624m · 8 min walk
- The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School 761m · 10 min walk
- St Michael's CofE Academy 830m · 10 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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