Mansfield Street
York, England
Reality check: At £740,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 87% 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: 87% 5-year growth.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 87% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£740,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
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.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Mansfield Street is located in York. Crime is a significant concern, with 414 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 144 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Ultra Flex (fitness centre, 59m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 108m away. The median property price is £740,000, with exceptional growth of 87% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 388m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 42 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
Other | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Mansfield Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Ultra Flex 59m · 1 min walk
- Red Goat Climbing Wall 98m · 1 min walk
- FOSS FIT 143m · 2 min walk
hospitals (4)
- All The Aces 630m · 8 min walk
- York Safe Haven 854m · 11 min walk
- White Cross Court Community Rehabilitation Hospital 1147m · 14 min walk
- Archways 1325m · 17 min walk
libraries (5)
- Minster Library 702m · 9 min walk
- Explore @ 30 Clarence Street 856m · 11 min walk
- Sycamore House reading cafe 883m · 11 min walk
- York 909m · 11 min walk
- Rowntree Park reading cafe 1582m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Black Swan Public Bed 277m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 389m · 5 min walk
- Tang Hall Primary Academy 625m · 8 min walk
- Park Grove Primary Academy 662m · 8 min walk
- Fishergate Primary School 1122m · 14 min walk
- St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 1190m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Union Terrace — York46
- Ogleforth — York45
- Fourth Avenue — York46
- Monkgate — York48
- Hamilton Drive West — York44
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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