Water View
Wakefield, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for families (below average).
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 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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £230,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (80) or environment (55) may be a compromise.
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.
Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Water View is located in Wakefield, near Castleford. Crime is a significant concern, with 352 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 183 violent offences were recorded (52% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Queens Mill Tea Rooms (cafe, 72m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Aire Street) is 192m away. The median property price is £230,000, with a slight decline of 7% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 424m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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), 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: warm
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 Water View, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (5)
- Lock Lane Gardens 279m · 4 min walk
- Lock Lane Wildlife Garden 302m · 4 min walk
- Valley Gardens 528m · 7 min walk
- Smawthorne Park 962m · 12 min walk
- Quarry Park 1305m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery 425m · 5 min walk
- Castleford Park Junior Academy 888m · 11 min walk
- Glasshoughton Infant Academy 1166m · 15 min walk
- Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy 1273m · 16 min walk
- Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy 1480m · 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.
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