Shires Grove
Wakefield, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for investors (poor). Price data (£60,000) is based on only 1 transaction and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £60,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £60,000, 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.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £60,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Shires Grove is located in Wakefield. Crime is a significant concern, with 354 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 218 violent offences were recorded (62% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 135m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £60,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 132m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 39 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Shires Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- BoFit 1705m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Stanley Marsh Nature Reserve 536m · 7 min walk
- Riding's Way Park 1937m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 133m · 2 min walk
- Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy 654m · 8 min walk
- Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate 938m · 12 min walk
- Kingsland Primary School 1248m · 16 min walk
- Rooks Nest Academy 1460m · 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.