High Newbiggin Street
York, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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 50, walkability 60). 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
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
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 (35) may be a compromise.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
High Newbiggin Street 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 dominates 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 76m away. The median property price is £200,000. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 211m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 43 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: 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 High Newbiggin Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Hilt 327m · 4 min walk
- FOSS FIT 430m · 5 min walk
- Ultra Flex 511m · 6 min walk
- Red Goat Climbing Wall 528m · 7 min walk
hospitals (4)
- York Safe Haven 321m · 4 min walk
- Intensive Care 657m · 8 min walk
- York District Hospital 689m · 9 min walk
- Haematology / Oncology 694m · 9 min walk
libraries (5)
- Minster Library 214m · 3 min walk
- Explore @ 30 Clarence Street 323m · 4 min walk
- Sycamore House reading cafe 370m · 5 min walk
- York 539m · 7 min walk
- Rowntree Park reading cafe 1708m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Treasurer's House Garden 174m · 2 min walk
- Dean's Park 245m · 3 min walk
schools (5)
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 212m · 3 min walk
- Park Grove Primary Academy 495m · 6 min walk
- Haxby Road Primary Academy 894m · 11 min walk
- Fishergate Primary School 1414m · 18 min walk
- St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 1509m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
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- Jackson Street — York43
- Cloisters Walk — York43
- Lord Mayor's Walk — York42
- Hunt Court — York42
- St John's Crescent — York42
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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