Ostman Road
York, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £185,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 22% 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: 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£185,000).
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (39) may concern parents.
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%
Strong case: 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£185,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (39), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £185,000, but environment (39) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Ostman Road is located in York. Crime is around average for the area, with 119 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 53% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 42m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £185,000, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 150m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability.
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
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 Ostman Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Point Zero Trampoline Park 1407m · 18 min walk
- Agility 1421m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Acomb 952m · 12 min walk
- Homestead Park Pop Up Cafe 1931m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Fishponds Wood Nature Reserve 509m · 6 min walk
- Sovereign Park 608m · 8 min walk
- Acomb Green 882m · 11 min walk
- Chapelfields Community Garden 1153m · 14 min walk
- Bachelor Hill 1485m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Carr Infant School 151m · 2 min walk
- Carr Junior School 151m · 2 min walk
- Westfield Primary Community School 1485m · 19 min walk
- Manor Church of England Academy 1534m · 19 min walk
- York High School 1590m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Paddock Way — York51
- Plantation Drive — York52
- West Moor Lane — York51
- Langholme Drive — York51
- Sitwell Grove — York52
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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