High Newbiggin Street
York, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for retirees (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
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
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
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 (85) 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
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 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. 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 local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 48 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
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 (5)
- Graveyard of St Maurice Church 88m · 1 min walk
- Peace Garden 172m · 2 min walk
- Treasurer's House Garden 174m · 2 min walk
- Dean's Park 245m · 3 min walk
- Groves Secret Garden 297m · 4 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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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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