Horsman Avenue
York, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £166,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 109% 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: 109% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£166,500).
Workable for families, but safety (30) may concern parents.
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%
Strong case: 109% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£166,500).
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%
Good entry point at £166,500, but safety (30) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Horsman Avenue is located in York. Crime rates are above average, with 160 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 47% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 89m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £166,500, with exceptional growth of 109% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 219m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 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), 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 6 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 Horsman Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Ebor Fitness 785m · 10 min walk
- The Gym Group 1007m · 13 min walk
- Crossfit Jorvik 1053m · 13 min walk
- Ultra Flex 1153m · 14 min walk
hospitals (3)
- The Retreat 630m · 8 min walk
- All The Aces 684m · 8 min walk
- York Safe Haven 1784m · 22 min walk
libraries (5)
- Rowntree Park reading cafe 870m · 11 min walk
- York 1461m · 18 min walk
- Minster Library 1510m · 19 min walk
- Fulford 1561m · 20 min walk
- Explore @ 30 Clarence Street 1786m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Barbican Beds 332m · 4 min walk
- Eye of York 652m · 8 min walk
- Walmgate Stray 783m · 10 min walk
- Foss Islands Nature Reserve 909m · 11 min walk
- Black Swan Public Bed 1000m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 220m · 3 min walk
- Fishergate Primary School 277m · 4 min walk
- St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School 407m · 5 min walk
- Danesgate Community 962m · 12 min walk
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 1427m · 18 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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