Monk Bar Court
York, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone. Price data (£325,125) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
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 — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £325,125, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (50) and services (87) help.
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.
Family score 30 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £325,125 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Monk Bar Court is located in York. Crime is a significant concern, with 341 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 103 violent offences were recorded (30% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 8 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (2), restaurant (2), and cafe (1). The closest is Chris Wood Hair Studio (hairdresser, 22m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 71m away. The median property price is £325,125. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 239m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Monk Bar Court, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Hilt 190m · 2 min walk
- FOSS FIT 371m · 5 min walk
- Ultra Flex 436m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- York Safe Haven 455m · 6 min walk
- All The Aces 689m · 9 min walk
- York District Hospital 834m · 10 min walk
- Haematology / Oncology 839m · 10 min walk
libraries (5)
- Minster Library 248m · 3 min walk
- Explore @ 30 Clarence Street 457m · 6 min walk
- York 503m · 6 min walk
- Sycamore House reading cafe 513m · 6 min walk
- Rowntree Park reading cafe 1572m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Treasurer's House Garden 139m · 2 min walk
- Dean's Park 229m · 3 min walk
schools (5)
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 240m · 3 min walk
- Park Grove Primary Academy 593m · 7 min walk
- Haxby Road Primary Academy 1034m · 13 min walk
- Fishergate Primary School 1267m · 16 min walk
- St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 1362m · 17 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.
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