Maxwell Street
Wakefield, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £140,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 168% 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: 168% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£140,000).
Safety score of 15 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 168% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£140,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £140,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates 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
Maxwell Street is located in Wakefield, near Featherstone. Crime is a significant concern, with 342 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 186 violent offences were recorded (54% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Featherstone Post Office (post office, 58m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Station Lane Featherstone Station) is 70m away. The median property price is £140,000, with exceptional growth of 168% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 330m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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 7 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 Maxwell Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Featherstone Sports Complex 1263m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Featherstone 121m · 2 min walk
- Featherstone Library and Community Centre 224m · 3 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Purston Park 1026m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School 330m · 4 min walk
- Featherstone Purston Infant School 570m · 7 min walk
- Featherstone Girnhill Infant School 663m · 8 min walk
- Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School 798m · 10 min walk
- Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy 1756m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Trueman Way — Wakefield46
- Tudor Court — Wakefield44
- Portland Avenue — Wakefield45
- Wilson Street — Wakefield47
- Post Office Road — Wakefield47
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.