Backhouse Street
York, England
Reality check: Investment fundamentals look strong on paper. Price data (£159,500) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 13% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 13% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £159,500, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £159,500 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Backhouse Street is located in York. Crime is a significant concern, with 1878 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 726 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Diamond Mini-market (convenience, 48m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 78m away. The median property price is £159,500, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 453m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability. 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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Backhouse Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Hilt 673m · 8 min walk
- FOSS FIT 719m · 9 min walk
- Ultra Flex 809m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- York Safe Haven 134m · 2 min walk
- York District Hospital 328m · 4 min walk
- Haematology / Oncology 333m · 4 min walk
- Cardio Respiratory 359m · 4 min walk
libraries (4)
- Sycamore House reading cafe 62m · 1 min walk
- Explore @ 30 Clarence Street 135m · 2 min walk
- Minster Library 413m · 5 min walk
- York 721m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Clarence Gardens 243m · 3 min walk
- Treasurer's House Garden 477m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Park Grove Primary Academy 454m · 6 min walk
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 466m · 6 min walk
- Haxby Road Primary Academy 593m · 7 min walk
- St Paul's Nursery School 1018m · 13 min walk
- Clifton Green Primary School 1018m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
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- Clarence Street — York48
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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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