Smawthorne Grove
Wakefield, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £90,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 49% 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: liquid market (score 90), 49% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£90,000).
Safety score of 30 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 49% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£90,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £90,000, but safety (30) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Smawthorne Grove is located in Wakefield, near Castleford. Crime rates are above average, with 191 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 54% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Smawthorne Lane Smawthorne Ave) is 175m away. The median property price is £90,000, with strong growth of 49% over five years. Based on 90 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 277m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Smawthorne Grove, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (5)
- Smawthorne Park 105m · 1 min walk
- Quarry Park 322m · 4 min walk
- Leeds Road Recreational Park 581m · 7 min walk
- King George's Field 613m · 8 min walk
- Valley Gardens 682m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy 277m · 4 min walk
- Castleford Park Junior Academy 676m · 8 min walk
- Glasshoughton Infant Academy 694m · 9 min walk
- Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery 894m · 11 min walk
- Ackton Pastures Primary Academy 1531m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Smawthorne Avenue — Wakefield57
- Longacre — Wakefield57
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- Roundhill Road — Wakefield56
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.
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