Glen Road
York, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 2% growth, stable market.
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%
Moderate investment case — 2% growth, stable market.
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%
Price (£270,000) 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 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
Glen Road 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 39m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £270,000, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 329m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and retirees. Overall, this street scores 49 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 7 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 Glen Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Red Goat Climbing Wall 382m · 5 min walk
- Crossfit Jorvik 421m · 5 min walk
- Ultra Flex 429m · 5 min walk
hospitals (3)
- White Cross Court Community Rehabilitation Hospital 960m · 12 min walk
- All The Aces 1086m · 14 min walk
- Archways 1239m · 16 min walk
libraries (5)
- Minster Library 1007m · 13 min walk
- Sycamore House reading cafe 1017m · 13 min walk
- Explore @ 30 Clarence Street 1031m · 13 min walk
- Tang Hall 1186m · 15 min walk
- Explore Library 1246m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Glen Gardens 172m · 2 min walk
- Foss Islands Nature Reserve 626m · 8 min walk
- Eighth Avenue Playing Field 654m · 8 min walk
- St Nicholas Fields LNR 752m · 9 min walk
- King George's Field 867m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Tang Hall Primary Academy 330m · 4 min walk
- Heworth Church of England Primary School 517m · 6 min walk
- Park Grove Primary Academy 567m · 7 min walk
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 586m · 7 min walk
- St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School 1323m · 16 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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