Northcote Avenue
York, England
Reality check: At £262,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 88% 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: 88% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 88% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
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Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £262,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (67) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Northcote Avenue is located in York. Crime is around average for the area, with 130 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 110m away. The median property price is £262,500, with exceptional growth of 88% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 138m away. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Northcote Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Hamilton Panthers FC Clubhouse 927m · 12 min walk
libraries (4)
- Acomb 1125m · 14 min walk
- Dringhouses 1549m · 19 min walk
- York 1846m · 23 min walk
- Homestead Park Pop Up Cafe 1931m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- West Bank Park 194m · 2 min walk
- Holgate Allotments Community Orchard Garden 349m · 4 min walk
- Holgate Community Garden 725m · 9 min walk
- Holgate Park 734m · 9 min walk
- Mayfield Grove Nature Reserve 1043m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 138m · 2 min walk
- Acomb Primary School 344m · 4 min walk
- Hob Moor Community Primary Academy 704m · 9 min walk
- St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 726m · 9 min walk
- Poppleton Road Primary School 1031m · 13 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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