Aldwark
York, England
Reality check: At £382,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 27% 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: 27% 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 27% 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 £382,500, 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
Aldwark is located in York. Crime is a significant concern, with 341 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 103 violent offences were recorded (30% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 178m away. The median property price is £382,500, with strong growth of 27% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. 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. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 338m 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 45 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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
Terraced | Leasehold | Market: stable
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 Aldwark, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Hilt 151m · 2 min walk
- FOSS FIT 318m · 4 min walk
- Ultra Flex 345m · 4 min walk
hospitals (4)
- All The Aces 511m · 6 min walk
- York Safe Haven 650m · 8 min walk
- York District Hospital 1027m · 13 min walk
- Haematology / Oncology 1032m · 13 min walk
libraries (5)
- Minster Library 415m · 5 min walk
- York 573m · 7 min walk
- Explore @ 30 Clarence Street 652m · 8 min walk
- Sycamore House reading cafe 707m · 9 min walk
- Rowntree Park reading cafe 1429m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Black Swan Public Bed 150m · 2 min walk
- Treasurer's House Garden 295m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 338m · 4 min walk
- Park Grove Primary Academy 711m · 9 min walk
- Fishergate Primary School 1084m · 14 min walk
- St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 1176m · 15 min walk
- Haxby Road Primary Academy 1200m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Navigation Road — York45
- Pear Tree Court — York44
- Palmer Street — York39
- Foss Islands Road — York39
- Rye Walk — York44
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.