James Street
York, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for retirees (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Acceptable. 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 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
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%
Out of reach (£3,200,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
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.
Median price £3,200,000 based on only 7 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
James Street is located in York. Crime is a significant concern, with 670 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 201m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £3,200,000, though prices have fallen 80% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 44 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), 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
Other | Freehold | 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)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search James Street in York on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from James Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Crossfit Jorvik 292m · 4 min walk
- The Gym Group 398m · 5 min walk
- Ultra Flex 510m · 6 min walk
- Red Goat Climbing Wall 521m · 6 min walk
hospitals (3)
- All The Aces 644m · 8 min walk
- The Retreat 995m · 12 min walk
- White Cross Court Community Rehabilitation Hospital 1563m · 20 min walk
libraries (4)
- Minster Library 1119m · 14 min walk
- Tang Hall 1178m · 15 min walk
- Explore @ 30 Clarence Street 1310m · 16 min walk
- Sycamore House reading cafe 1342m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St Nicholas Fields LNR 359m · 4 min walk
- Foss Islands Nature Reserve 361m · 4 min walk
- Black Swan Public Bed 572m · 7 min walk
- St Anthony's Garden 590m · 7 min walk
- Glen Gardens 781m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Tang Hall Primary Academy 587m · 7 min walk
- St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School 662m · 8 min walk
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 850m · 11 min walk
- Fishergate Primary School 893m · 11 min walk
- St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 924m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Alexandra Court — York44
- Charlotte Street — York44
- Archer Close — York45
- St Saviourgate — York45
- Sutton Way — York45
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.
Data updated: