Thornesgate Gardens
Wakefield, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £195,950 with hot market liquidity. Strong 71% 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), 71% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£195,950).
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 71% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£195,950).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (30), environment (6), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £195,950, but limited services (30) and safety (30) limit overall appeal.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 71% over 5 years, but environment scores only 6/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Thornesgate Gardens is located in Wakefield. Crime rates are above average, with 190 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 67% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 131m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £195,950, with exceptional growth of 71% over five years. Based on 69 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties, with larger households suggesting families. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 455m 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 41 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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: 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 Thornesgate Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 1208m · 15 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1516m · 19 min walk
hospitals (1)
- NHS Wakefield Community Diagnostic Clinic 1718m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Thornes Park 1207m · 15 min walk
- Clarence Park 1410m · 18 min walk
- Holmfield Park 1450m · 18 min walk
- Carr Lodge Park 1700m · 21 min walk
- Pugneys Country Park 1838m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School 457m · 6 min walk
- Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School 577m · 7 min walk
- Trinity Academy Cathedral 704m · 9 min walk
- English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1040m · 13 min walk
- St Michael's CofE Academy 1203m · 15 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.
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