George Court
York, England
Reality check: At £200,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 15% 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: 15% 5-year growth.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 15% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £200,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (72) may be a compromise.
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.
How Life Works Here
George Court is located in York. Crime is a significant concern, with 341 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 103 violent offences were recorded (30% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Cooper's Barbers (hairdresser, 39m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 100m away. The median property price is £200,000, with moderate growth of 15% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. 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 110m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 George Court, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- FOSS FIT 297m · 4 min walk
- Red Goat Climbing Wall 376m · 5 min walk
- Ultra Flex 386m · 5 min walk
- The Gym Group 519m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- York Safe Haven 495m · 6 min walk
- White Cross Court Community Rehabilitation Hospital 740m · 9 min walk
- Archways 887m · 11 min walk
- All The Aces 943m · 12 min walk
libraries (5)
- Sycamore House reading cafe 494m · 6 min walk
- Explore @ 30 Clarence Street 497m · 6 min walk
- Minster Library 501m · 6 min walk
- York 823m · 10 min walk
- Rowntree Park reading cafe 1874m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Groves Secret Garden 270m · 3 min walk
- Graveyard of St Maurice Church 273m · 3 min walk
- Peace Garden 299m · 4 min walk
- St Anthony's Garden 466m · 6 min walk
- Black Swan Public Bed 538m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 110m · 1 min walk
- Park Grove Primary Academy 265m · 3 min walk
- Haxby Road Primary Academy 792m · 10 min walk
- Tang Hall Primary Academy 845m · 11 min walk
- Fishergate Primary School 1499m · 19 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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