James Way
York, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
James Way is located in York. Crime is around average for the area, with 258 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Roger Kirk Cafe (cafe, 123m). The nearest transport stop is 136m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. The surrounding LSOA is densely populated, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% within its district.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from James Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- David Lloyd Clubs 921m · 12 min walk
- Ebor Fitness 1573m · 20 min walk
- Crossfit Jorvik 1914m · 24 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The Retreat 751m · 9 min walk
- All The Aces 1981m · 25 min walk
libraries (3)
- JB Morrell Library 543m · 7 min walk
- Fulford 1222m · 15 min walk
- Tang Hall 1775m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Quiet Place 424m · 5 min walk
- The Quiet Place 463m · 6 min walk
- Heslington Hall Lawn 517m · 6 min walk
- Walmgate Stray 552m · 7 min walk
- Hull Road Park 1297m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Lord Deramore's Primary School 807m · 10 min walk
- St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School 1099m · 14 min walk
- Fulford School 1193m · 15 min walk
- St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1222m · 15 min walk
- Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy 1260m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Morrell Way — York58
- Mossdale Avenue — York60
- Spring Lane — York59
- Vanbrugh Way — York55
- Yarburgh Grove — York58
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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