Monk Avenue
York, England
Reality check: Strong school access and safe environment (85/100 safety) make this a solid family area.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong school access and safe environment. with good green space and low noise.
Strong school access and safe environment. with good green space and low noise.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. 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 — safe. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£510,000) 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
Median price £510,000 based on only 4 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Monk Avenue is located in York. This is a notably low-crime area with only 24 incidents recorded in the past 12 months. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 148m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £510,000. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 395m away. This street may particularly suit families. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% 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
Property Market
Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Monk Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Crossfit Jorvik 1171m · 15 min walk
- Red Goat Climbing Wall 1188m · 15 min walk
- Ultra Flex 1236m · 15 min walk
hospitals (2)
- White Cross Court Community Rehabilitation Hospital 952m · 12 min walk
- Foss Park Hospital 1464m · 18 min walk
libraries (4)
- Explore Library 1038m · 13 min walk
- Tang Hall 1314m · 16 min walk
- Sycamore House reading cafe 1469m · 18 min walk
- Explore @ 30 Clarence Street 1526m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Monk Stray 105m · 1 min walk
- Hempland Lane Wildlife Area 499m · 6 min walk
- Glen Gardens 685m · 9 min walk
- Heworth Holme 699m · 9 min walk
- Eighth Avenue Playing Field 1054m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Heworth Church of England Primary School 396m · 5 min walk
- Hempland Primary School 720m · 9 min walk
- Tang Hall Primary Academy 902m · 11 min walk
- Park Grove Primary Academy 971m · 12 min walk
- Yearsley Grove Primary School 1224m · 15 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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