Pottery Lane
York, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £185,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 21% 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: liquid market (score 90), 21% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£185,000).
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
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: liquid market (score 90), 21% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£185,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), 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 safety (40) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Pottery Lane is located in York. Crime is around average for the area, with 190 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 39% 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 104m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £185,000, with strong growth of 21% over five years. Based on 33 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 454m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 50 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)
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: hot
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 Pottery Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- FOSS FIT 904m · 11 min walk
- Red Goat Climbing Wall 923m · 12 min walk
- Ultra Flex 962m · 12 min walk
hospitals (3)
- White Cross Court Community Rehabilitation Hospital 352m · 4 min walk
- Archways 702m · 9 min walk
- Foss Park Hospital 1246m · 16 min walk
libraries (5)
- Sycamore House reading cafe 888m · 11 min walk
- Explore @ 30 Clarence Street 956m · 12 min walk
- Minster Library 1135m · 14 min walk
- York 1475m · 18 min walk
- Tang Hall 1703m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- King George's Field 199m · 2 min walk
- Monk Stray 566m · 7 min walk
- Glen Gardens 697m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Park Grove Primary Academy 454m · 6 min walk
- Haxby Road Primary Academy 526m · 7 min walk
- Heworth Church of England Primary School 709m · 9 min walk
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 816m · 10 min walk
- Tang Hall Primary Academy 984m · 12 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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