Nessgate
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 (£1,770,000) is based on only 1 transaction 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 £1,770,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
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.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £1,770,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
Median price £1,770,000 based on only 1 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Nessgate is located in York. Crime is a significant concern, with 1935 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 703 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Drift-In (cafe, 14m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Low Ousegate) is 58m away. The median property price is £1,770,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% within its district. 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
Other | Leasehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. 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 Nessgate, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Hilt 418m · 5 min walk
- York City Rowing Club 484m · 6 min walk
- FOSS FIT 808m · 10 min walk
- The Stables Yoga Centre 821m · 10 min walk
hospitals (5)
- All The Aces 339m · 4 min walk
- York Safe Haven 955m · 12 min walk
- Intensive Care 1282m · 16 min walk
- Orthopaedics 1300m · 16 min walk
- York District Hospital 1354m · 17 min walk
libraries (5)
- York 489m · 6 min walk
- Minster Library 650m · 8 min walk
- Explore @ 30 Clarence Street 956m · 12 min walk
- Rowntree Park reading cafe 978m · 12 min walk
- Sycamore House reading cafe 1036m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Eye of York 335m · 4 min walk
- Dean's Park 569m · 7 min walk
- Treasurer's House Garden 582m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Scarcroft Primary School 754m · 9 min walk
- Fishergate Primary School 812m · 10 min walk
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 826m · 10 min walk
- St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 922m · 12 min walk
- Millthorpe School 1118m · 14 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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