Monkgate
York, England
Reality check: At £261,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 43% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 43% 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: liquid market (score 90), 43% 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%
Possible first step at £261,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
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 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Monkgate 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). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Black Horse (pub, 17m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 69m away. The median property price is £261,000, with strong growth of 43% over five years. Based on 57 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. 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 70m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Monkgate, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- FOSS FIT 250m · 3 min walk
- Ultra Flex 335m · 4 min walk
- The Hilt 343m · 4 min walk
- Red Goat Climbing Wall 348m · 4 min walk
hospitals (4)
- York Safe Haven 482m · 6 min walk
- All The Aces 779m · 10 min walk
- York District Hospital 810m · 10 min walk
- White Cross Court Community Rehabilitation Hospital 902m · 11 min walk
libraries (5)
- Minster Library 380m · 5 min walk
- Explore @ 30 Clarence Street 484m · 6 min walk
- Sycamore House reading cafe 513m · 6 min walk
- York 672m · 8 min walk
- Rowntree Park reading cafe 1699m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Black Swan Public Bed 383m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 70m · 1 min walk
- Park Grove Primary Academy 442m · 6 min walk
- Haxby Road Primary Academy 935m · 12 min walk
- Fishergate Primary School 1345m · 17 min walk
- St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 1432m · 18 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.