Hawthorn Grove
York, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £195,250 with warm market liquidity. Strong 133% 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 70), 133% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£195,250).
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 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 133% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£195,250).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £195,250, but limited services (16) and safety (25) limit overall appeal.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates 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
Hawthorn Grove 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 transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is F Newton (hairdresser, 78m). The nearest transport stop is 78m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £195,250, with exceptional growth of 133% over five years. Based on 20 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 371m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm
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 Hawthorn Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Red Goat Climbing Wall 391m · 5 min walk
- Ultra Flex 439m · 6 min walk
- Crossfit Jorvik 465m · 6 min walk
hospitals (3)
- White Cross Court Community Rehabilitation Hospital 913m · 11 min walk
- All The Aces 1106m · 14 min walk
- Archways 1194m · 15 min walk
libraries (5)
- Sycamore House reading cafe 985m · 12 min walk
- Minster Library 990m · 12 min walk
- Explore @ 30 Clarence Street 1001m · 12 min walk
- Tang Hall 1222m · 15 min walk
- York 1280m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Glen Gardens 180m · 2 min walk
- St Nicholas Fields LNR 798m · 10 min walk
- King George's Field 820m · 10 min walk
- Monk Stray 846m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Tang Hall Primary Academy 372m · 5 min walk
- Heworth Church of England Primary School 512m · 6 min walk
- Park Grove Primary Academy 526m · 7 min walk
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 568m · 7 min walk
- Haxby Road Primary Academy 1044m · 13 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.
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