Water Lane
North Yorkshire, England
Reality check: At £315,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 59% 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: 59% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (60), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
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: 59% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £315,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (32) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Water Lane is located in North Yorkshire, near Ruswarp. Crime levels are below the local average (77 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Jackson's Butchers (butcher, 122m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Ruswarp Rail Station) is 153m away. The median property price is £315,000, with exceptional growth of 59% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 4 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 161m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river and sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 13% within its district.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Lane, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (1)
- Pannett Park 1603m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 161m · 2 min walk
- Whitby School 1017m · 13 min walk
- Airy Hill Primary School 1156m · 14 min walk
- Stakesby Primary Academy 1444m · 18 min walk
- West Cliff Primary School 1999m · 25 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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