Croftside
York, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (fair).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £287,000 — 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
Croftside is located in York. Crime is around average for the area, with 111 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 42% of reported crimes. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Pizza Hut Delivery (fast food, 98m). The nearest transport stop is 14m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £287,000, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 14% 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Croftside, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (3)
- Acomb Green 167m · 2 min walk
- Fishponds Wood Nature Reserve 400m · 5 min walk
- Bachelor Hill 688m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Westfield Primary Community School 686m · 9 min walk
- York High School 846m · 11 min walk
- Carr Infant School 887m · 11 min walk
- Carr Junior School 887m · 11 min walk
- Hob Moor Community Primary Academy 1062m · 13 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.