Fulford Cross
York, England
Reality check: At £282,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 50% 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: 50% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 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 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 50% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£282,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Fulford Cross is located in York. Crime is a significant concern, with 356 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 193 violent offences were recorded (54% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is a Playground at 50m. The nearest transport stop is 111m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £282,500, with strong growth of 50% over five years. Based on 9 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 47m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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), 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Fulford Cross, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Ebor Fitness 420m · 5 min walk
- The Stables Yoga Centre 1077m · 14 min walk
- The Gym Group 1972m · 25 min walk
hospitals (3)
- The Retreat 1157m · 14 min walk
- All The Aces 1519m · 19 min walk
- St Helen's Rehabilitation Hospital 1989m · 25 min walk
libraries (3)
- Fulford 714m · 9 min walk
- Rowntree Park reading cafe 857m · 11 min walk
- JB Morrell Library 1699m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Fulford Cross Nature Reserve 191m · 2 min walk
- Green field & sandpit 308m · 4 min walk
- Danesmead Residents Meadow 336m · 4 min walk
- Millennium Fields 467m · 6 min walk
- Fulford Ings SSSI 863m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Danesgate Community 48m · 1 min walk
- St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 714m · 9 min walk
- St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 868m · 11 min walk
- Fishergate Primary School 947m · 12 min walk
- Fulford School 964m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Ambrose Street — York45
- Bismarck Street — York49
- Hanover Street West — York52
- Ancroft Close — York49
- Fulford Road — York47
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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