Eighth Avenue
York, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for retirees (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
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 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £175,000, but safety (25) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Eighth Avenue is located in York. Crime is a significant concern, with 414 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 144 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 123m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £175,000. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 281m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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 9 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 Eighth Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Crossfit Jorvik 453m · 6 min walk
- Red Goat Climbing Wall 831m · 10 min walk
- The Gym Group 860m · 11 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The Retreat 1284m · 16 min walk
- White Cross Court Community Rehabilitation Hospital 1533m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- Tang Hall 596m · 7 min walk
- Explore Library 818m · 10 min walk
- JB Morrell Library 1457m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Eighth Avenue Playing Field 42m · 0 min walk
- St Nicholas Fields LNR 415m · 5 min walk
- Glen Gardens 541m · 7 min walk
- Heworth Holme 593m · 7 min walk
- Hull Road Park 678m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Tang Hall Primary Academy 282m · 4 min walk
- Heworth Church of England Primary School 638m · 8 min walk
- St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 763m · 10 min walk
- Applefields School 866m · 11 min walk
- St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School 1064m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Seventh Avenue — York47
- Fleming Avenue — York46
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- Foss View — York42
- Scrope Avenue — York46
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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