Orchard Hill
Wakefield, England
Reality check: At £202,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 40% 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: 40% 5-year growth.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (17/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
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: 40% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (17/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £202,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (17) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 40% over 5 years, but environment scores only 17/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Orchard Hill is located in Wakefield, near Castleford. Crime levels are below the local average (48 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 126m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £202,000, with strong growth of 40% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 19% within 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
Detached | 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Orchard Hill, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- JD Gyms 1911m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The James Backhouse Memorial Garden 803m · 10 min walk
- Queen's Park 1680m · 21 min walk
- Monkhill Park 1835m · 23 min walk
- Pontefract Park 1918m · 24 min walk
- Hartley's Field 1961m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Airedale Infant Academy 659m · 8 min walk
- Townville Academy 659m · 8 min walk
- Airedale Junior Academy 700m · 9 min walk
- Airedale Academy 768m · 10 min walk
- Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford 1285m · 16 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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