Fossway
York, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £147,250 with hot market liquidity. Strong 49% 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: liquid market (score 90), 49% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£147,250).
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 49% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£147,250).
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 £147,250, but safety (40) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Fossway is located in York. Crime is around average for the area, with 217 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 201m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £147,250, with strong growth of 49% over five years. Based on 48 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 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), 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: hot
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 Fossway, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Red Goat Climbing Wall 1243m · 16 min walk
hospitals (3)
- White Cross Court Community Rehabilitation Hospital 417m · 5 min walk
- Archways 718m · 9 min walk
- Foss Park Hospital 944m · 12 min walk
libraries (4)
- Sycamore House reading cafe 1099m · 14 min walk
- Explore @ 30 Clarence Street 1178m · 15 min walk
- Minster Library 1399m · 18 min walk
- York 1736m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- King George's Field 297m · 4 min walk
- Route 66 Community Garden 413m · 5 min walk
- Monk Stray 559m · 7 min walk
- Greenfields Community Garden 664m · 8 min walk
- Glen Gardens 973m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Haxby Road Primary Academy 562m · 7 min walk
- Park Grove Primary Academy 747m · 9 min walk
- Heworth Church of England Primary School 892m · 11 min walk
- Yearsley Grove Primary School 903m · 11 min walk
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 1119m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Turner Close — York54
- Rowntree Avenue — York54
- Montrose Avenue — York54
- Walnut Close — York55
- Sirocco Court — York51
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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