Breary Close
York, England
Reality check: At £244,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 20% 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: 20% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 20% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £244,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Breary Close is located in York. Crime is around average for the area, with 104 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 250m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £244,000, with strong growth of 20% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 355m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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 | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Breary Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Hamilton Panthers FC Clubhouse 828m · 10 min walk
- York Railway Institute Sports Centre 1664m · 21 min walk
hospitals (2)
- St Helen's Rehabilitation Hospital 70m · 1 min walk
- Askham Bar Community Diagnostic Centre 1222m · 15 min walk
libraries (3)
- Dringhouses 529m · 7 min walk
- Rowntree Park reading cafe 1625m · 20 min walk
- Acomb 1804m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Mayfield Grove Nature Reserve 83m · 1 min walk
- Goddards Garden 406m · 5 min walk
- West Bank Park 1222m · 15 min walk
- Holgate Allotments Community Orchard Garden 1232m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Dringhouses Primary School 356m · 4 min walk
- Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 945m · 12 min walk
- All Saints Catholic School York 1188m · 15 min walk
- Acomb Primary School 1341m · 17 min walk
- St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1431m · 18 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.