Riverside Walk
York, England
Reality check: At £237,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 10% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 10% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (15/100) 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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 10% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (15/100) — 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 £237,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (15) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 10% over 5 years, but environment scores only 15/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Riverside Walk 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 83m away. The median property price is £237,500, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 486m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. 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. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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
Detached | 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 Walk, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Bannatyne's Health Club 1489m · 19 min walk
- Agility 1778m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Poppleton Village Green 939m · 12 min walk
- Rawcliffe Ings 1786m · 22 min walk
schools (2)
- Poppleton Ousebank Primary School 486m · 6 min walk
- Manor Church of England Academy 1612m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Nether Way — York50
- Melcombe Avenue — York49
- Wheatcroft — York49
- Moorland Garth — York49
- Riverside Gardens — York50
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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