Sussex Street

North Yorkshire, England

Local high street Busy, high footfall Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Starter home Low confidence

Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Limited green space nearby (environment 29/100). Best suited to young professionals who tolerate urban intensity.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsExcellent

Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Fair

Weak across environment (29), safety (45), or school access (50). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Below Average

Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (29) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Accessible entry point with solid connectivity. A practical first purchase.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

64
Liveability Score
Top 1% in North YorkshireTop 4% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 14 transactions (limited sample), 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

Transit hub environment

High transport (90) and access (87) with poor environment (29). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.

How Life Works Here

Sussex Street is located in North Yorkshire, near Bedale. Crime is around average for the area, with 125 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 43% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including clinic (1), clothes (1), and convenience (1). The closest is Bedale Health Clinic (clinic, 70m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Eccles Heddon Solicitors) is 130m away. The median property price is £161,050, though prices have fallen 30% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 176m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 64 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Fair (45)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Excellent (87)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Poor (29)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (55)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (50)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£161,050
Median Price
14
Transactions (2021–2025)
-30.0%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Bedale Health Clinic70m (0.9 min walk)
Golden Tortoise wool shop104m (1.3 min walk)
Morrisons Daily112m (1.4 min walk)
Halls112m (1.4 min walk)
White Bear136m (1.7 min walk)
Bedale Methodist Church184m (2.3 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Sussex Street, with detailed information for each.

libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (1)

schools (3)

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Transport Links

Eccles Heddon Solicitors bus_stop130m
Wycar Bowling Green bus_stop155m
Market Place bus_stop170m
Bedale School bus_stop397m
Bedale (Wensleydale Railway) metro_station407m
Fitzalan Road bus_stop464m
St Mary & St Josephs Church bus_stop622m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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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