Harlow Road
York, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (good), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, 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
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£305,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Harlow Road is located in York. Crime levels are below the local average (60 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 92m away. The median property price is £305,000. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 100m away. 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. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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
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 Harlow Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Hamilton Panthers FC Clubhouse 733m · 9 min walk
- York Railway Institute Sports Centre 1121m · 14 min walk
hospitals (2)
- St Helen's Rehabilitation Hospital 873m · 11 min walk
- Askham Bar Community Diagnostic Centre 1988m · 25 min walk
libraries (4)
- Acomb 1294m · 16 min walk
- Dringhouses 1360m · 17 min walk
- Rowntree Park reading cafe 1611m · 20 min walk
- York 1848m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- West Bank Park 418m · 5 min walk
- Holgate Allotments Community Orchard Garden 418m · 5 min walk
- Mayfield Grove Nature Reserve 850m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 100m · 1 min walk
- Acomb Primary School 564m · 7 min walk
- St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 734m · 9 min walk
- Hob Moor Oaks Academy 788m · 10 min walk
- Dringhouses Primary School 1112m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Harlow Close — York51
- Trevor Grove — York56
- Heath Close — York50
- Barrett Avenue — York50
- St Clement's Grove — York55
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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