Queensbury Avenue
Wakefield, England
Reality check: At £265,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 18% 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: 18% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (20) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 18% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (20/100) — 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 £265,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (20) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 18% over 5 years, but environment scores only 20/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Queensbury Avenue is located in Wakefield. Crime levels are below the local average (67 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 120m away. The median property price is £265,000, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 379m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 13% 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 9 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 Queensbury Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- BoFit 840m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Riding's Way Park 701m · 9 min walk
- Lofthouse Colliery Nature Park 1103m · 14 min walk
- Outwood Park 1181m · 15 min walk
- Stanley Marsh Nature Reserve 1406m · 18 min walk
- Hedleys AFC 1480m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate 380m · 5 min walk
- Rooks Nest Academy 821m · 10 min walk
- Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane 957m · 12 min walk
- Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1234m · 15 min walk
- Newton Hill Community School 1857m · 23 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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