Sefton Avenue
York, England
Reality check: At £265,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 3% 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, 3% growth, stable market.
Workable for families, but safety (45) 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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 3% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£265,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Sefton Avenue is located in York. Crime is around average for the area, with 135 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 45% 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 150m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £265,000, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 52 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
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 Sefton Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Better York Leisure Centre 1032m · 13 min walk
- TeamWorks Karting 1090m · 14 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Foss Park Hospital 1041m · 13 min walk
- White Cross Court Community Rehabilitation Hospital 1169m · 15 min walk
- Mill Lodge Hospital 1697m · 21 min walk
libraries (4)
- Explore Library 1517m · 19 min walk
- Sycamore House reading cafe 1844m · 23 min walk
- Tang Hall 1904m · 24 min walk
- New Earswick 1979m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Monk Stray 608m · 8 min walk
- Hempland Lane Wildlife Area 939m · 12 min walk
- King George's Field 1042m · 13 min walk
- Heworth Holme 1277m · 16 min walk
- Glen Gardens 1352m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Yearsley Grove Primary School 650m · 8 min walk
- Hempland Primary School 1027m · 13 min walk
- Heworth Church of England Primary School 1078m · 14 min walk
- Huntington School 1570m · 20 min walk
- Tang Hall Primary Academy 1584m · 20 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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