Lower York Street
Wakefield, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £177,185, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Lower York Street is located in Wakefield. Crime is a significant concern, with 768 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 422 violent offences were recorded (55% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Construction Skills Centre (college, 101m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (College Grove Rd Arundel Street) is 127m away. The median property price is £177,185. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 48/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 45/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Lower York Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Lightwaves Lesiure & Community Centre 79m · 1 min walk
- PureGym 302m · 4 min walk
- Utopia Active 1119m · 14 min walk
- Bannatynes 1529m · 19 min walk
hospitals (4)
- NHS Breast Screening 240m · 3 min walk
- Baby Ultrasound Clinic 418m · 5 min walk
- West Yorkshire Police Occupational Health 629m · 8 min walk
- Fieldhead Hospital 1163m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Green 69m · 1 min walk
- Coronation Gardens 409m · 5 min walk
- The Green 839m · 10 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth Park 848m · 11 min walk
- Thornes Millenium Green 1345m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- St Austin's Catholic Primary School 319m · 4 min walk
- Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School 566m · 7 min walk
- Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School 604m · 8 min walk
- Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 988m · 12 min walk
- Newton Hill Community School 1448m · 18 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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