Skinner Lane
Wakefield, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. Price data (£105,000) 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.
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £105,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £105,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Skinner Lane 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 dominate reports. 183 violent offences were recorded (51% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Players Bar (bar, 29m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Skinner Ln Princess Drive) is 85m away. The median property price is £105,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 71m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% within its district. 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), 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
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Skinner Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Jesters Gymnastics 51m · 1 min walk
- Fitness Base 394m · 5 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Pontefract Health Centre 500m · 6 min walk
- Baghill House 695m · 9 min walk
- Pontefract Hospital 778m · 10 min walk
- Urgent Treatment Centre 868m · 11 min walk
libraries (2)
- Pontefract 624m · 8 min walk
- Valley Gardens Pop Up Library 980m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Monkhill Park 423m · 5 min walk
- Barbican Garden 648m · 8 min walk
- Hospital Park 770m · 10 min walk
- Dale Park 772m · 10 min walk
- Friarwood Valley Gardens 945m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- St Giles C of E Academy 71m · 1 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 795m · 10 min walk
- Harewood Centre Nursery School 1279m · 16 min walk
- Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School 1281m · 16 min walk
- The King's School 1404m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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