York Street
City of Westminster, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £1,026,666, this is a premium entry point. Strong 39% 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), 39% 5-year growth.
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%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 39% 5-year growth.
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%
At £1,026,666, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
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.
How Life Works Here
York Street is located in City of Westminster, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 327 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Other theft dominates reports. 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 and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Old Marylebone Town Hall) is 160m away. The median property price is £1,026,666, with strong growth of 39% over five years. Based on 94 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 171m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 York Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- PureGym 203m · 2 min walk
- Seymour Leisure Centre 282m · 4 min walk
- BXR 349m · 4 min walk
- Fitness First 357m · 4 min walk
- Total Chi Yoga 425m · 5 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Western Eye Hospital 180m · 2 min walk
- Centre for Surgery 241m · 3 min walk
- Dr Leah Cosmetic Skin Clinic 285m · 4 min walk
- The Functional Gut clinic 345m · 4 min walk
libraries (4)
- Marylebone Library 690m · 9 min walk
- Marylebone Library 701m · 9 min walk
- Church Street Library 756m · 9 min walk
- Mayfair Library 1377m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Montagu Square 283m · 4 min walk
- Bryanston Square 298m · 4 min walk
- Paddington Street Gardens North 406m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School 172m · 2 min walk
- Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School 424m · 5 min walk
- Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School 456m · 6 min walk
- St Edward's Catholic Primary School 493m · 6 min walk
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 578m · 7 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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