Wentworth Road
Wakefield, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £93,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 33% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 33% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£93,000).
Safety (15), environment (20), and school access (15) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 33% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£93,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (20), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £93,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (20) is below average.
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 15 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 33% over 5 years, but environment scores only 20/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Wentworth Road is located in Wakefield, near Featherstone. Crime is a significant concern, with 387 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 240 violent offences were recorded (62% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is an ATM at 155m. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Wentworth Road New Priory) is 69m away. The median property price is £93,000, with strong growth of 33% over five years. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 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), 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Wentworth Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Featherstone Sports Complex 1967m · 25 min walk
libraries (2)
- Featherstone Library and Community Centre 842m · 10 min walk
- Featherstone 881m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Girnhill Lane Community Garden 709m · 9 min walk
- Featherstone Memorial Garden 1002m · 12 min walk
- Purston Park 1373m · 17 min walk
- Obelisk Park 1976m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Featherstone Girnhill Infant School 584m · 7 min walk
- Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School 737m · 9 min walk
- Featherstone Purston Infant School 888m · 11 min walk
- Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School 1637m · 20 min walk
- The Featherstone Academy 1894m · 24 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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