St John's Mount
Wakefield, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Safety score of 25 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%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. 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 (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
St John's Mount is located in Wakefield. Crime is a significant concern, with 314 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 122 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). 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 (St Johns Mount Cyprus Street) is 30m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 224m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability. 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)
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from St John's Mount, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Lightwaves Lesiure & Community Centre 793m · 10 min walk
- PureGym 1000m · 12 min walk
- The Gym 1407m · 18 min walk
hospitals (4)
- West Yorkshire Police Occupational Health 333m · 4 min walk
- Baby Ultrasound Clinic 849m · 11 min walk
- NHS Breast Screening 931m · 12 min walk
- NHS Wakefield Community Diagnostic Clinic 1098m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows 798m · 10 min walk
- Alverthorpe & Wrenthorpe Meadows LNR 957m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School 225m · 3 min walk
- Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School 1090m · 14 min walk
- St Austin's Catholic Primary School 1111m · 14 min walk
- Newton Hill Community School 1162m · 14 min walk
- Wakefield Lawefield Primary School 1238m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- St John's Croft — Wakefield47
- Rowan Close — Wakefield47
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- St John's Chase — Wakefield47
- St Johns Mews — Wakefield47
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.