Riverside Gardens
York, England
Reality check: At £243,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 45% 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 70), 45% 5-year growth.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (16/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
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: liquid market (score 70), 45% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (16/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £243,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (16) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 45% over 5 years, but environment scores only 16/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Riverside Gardens is located in York, near Nether Poppleton. Crime levels are below the local average (55 incidents in 12 months). 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 141m away. The median property price is £243,000, with strong growth of 45% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 474m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. 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), 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Riverside Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Bannatyne's Health Club 1429m · 18 min walk
- Agility 1715m · 21 min walk
- Point Zero Trampoline Park 1998m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Poppleton Village Green 902m · 11 min walk
- Rawcliffe Ings 1732m · 22 min walk
- Rawcliffe Bar Country Park 1989m · 25 min walk
schools (2)
- Poppleton Ousebank Primary School 475m · 6 min walk
- Manor Church of England Academy 1550m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Nether Way — York50
- Station Square — York48
- Riverside Walk — York47
- Ripley Grove — York49
- Longcroft — York49
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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