York Avenue
Bury, England
Reality check: Strong school access and safe environment (50/100 safety) make this a solid family area.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 1% growth, stable market.
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%
Price (£235,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
York Avenue is located in Bury, near Prestwich. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 375m away (rail and bus and tram). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £235,000, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 251m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and property investors. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability.
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: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 York Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Prestwich Cricket, Tennis & Bowling Club 1849m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Playground 131m · 2 min walk
- The Rose Garden 270m · 3 min walk
- Ostrich Lane Park 866m · 11 min walk
- Barnfield Park 919m · 12 min walk
- Whittaker Lane Grass Patch 1212m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Sedgley Park Community Primary School 252m · 3 min walk
- Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy 608m · 8 min walk
- Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy 608m · 8 min walk
- Park View Primary School 1171m · 15 min walk
- St Hilda's Church of England Primary School 1219m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Parkside View — Bury57
- Huntley Mount Road — Bury58
- Heathside Drive — Bury56
- Greenside Avenue — Bury58
- Milner Avenue — Bury55
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.
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