North Baileygate
Wakefield, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £195,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 21% 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: 21% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£195,000).
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: 21% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£195,000).
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 £195,000, 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
North Baileygate is located in Wakefield, near Pontefract. Crime is a significant concern, with 361 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 183 violent offences were recorded (51% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Bagpuss Pizza (fast food, 36m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Pontefract Castle C Monkhill Stn) is 109m away. The median property price is £195,000, with strong growth of 21% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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
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 North Baileygate, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Fitness Base 500m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Baghill House 268m · 3 min walk
- Pontefract Health Centre 530m · 7 min walk
- Pontefract Hospital 735m · 9 min walk
- Urgent Treatment Centre 791m · 10 min walk
libraries (2)
- Pontefract 823m · 10 min walk
- Valley Gardens Pop Up Library 1028m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- St John's Priory 244m · 3 min walk
- Harewood Park 565m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- St Giles C of E Academy 577m · 7 min walk
- Harewood Centre Nursery School 817m · 10 min walk
- Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 873m · 11 min walk
- Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School 1019m · 13 min walk
- De Lacy Primary School 1031m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Post Office Road — Wakefield47
- Wilson Street — Wakefield47
- Doncaster Road — Wakefield48
- Northgate Lodge — Wakefield49
- Denwell Terrace — Wakefield44
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.