Blossom Street
York, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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 (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
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%
At £668,888, 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.
Median price £668,888 based on only 10 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Blossom Street is located in York. Crime is a significant concern, with 456 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 140 violent offences were recorded (31% 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 The Longboat (pub, 17m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Blossom Street) is 60m away. The median property price is £668,888. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 279m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% within 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
Other | 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 Blossom Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- York Railway Institute Sports Centre 168m · 2 min walk
- York City Rowing Club 616m · 8 min walk
- The Stables Yoga Centre 644m · 8 min walk
- Hamilton Panthers FC Clubhouse 769m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- All The Aces 1006m · 13 min walk
- York Safe Haven 1435m · 18 min walk
- Intensive Care 1680m · 21 min walk
- Orthopaedics 1697m · 21 min walk
libraries (4)
- York 843m · 10 min walk
- Rowntree Park reading cafe 863m · 11 min walk
- Minster Library 1172m · 15 min walk
- Explore @ 30 Clarence Street 1435m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Scarcroft Green 297m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Scarcroft Primary School 279m · 4 min walk
- All Saints Catholic School York 407m · 5 min walk
- St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 528m · 7 min walk
- Millthorpe School 672m · 8 min walk
- Knavesmire Primary School 1235m · 15 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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