Southolme Drive
York, England
Reality check: At £280,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 35% 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), 35% 5-year growth.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (26/100) 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 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 70), 35% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (26/100) — 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%
Price (£280,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 35% over 5 years, but environment scores only 26/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Southolme Drive is located in York. Crime levels are below the local average (61 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 164m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £280,000, with strong growth of 35% over five years. Based on 28 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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 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: 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 Southolme Drive, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (5)
- North Yorkshire Orthopaedic Centre 210m · 3 min walk
- Clifton Park Treatment Centre 359m · 4 min walk
- X Ray 1867m · 23 min walk
- Orthopaedics 1877m · 24 min walk
- Intensive Care 1888m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Clifton 374m · 5 min walk
- Homestead Park Pop Up Cafe 1099m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Rawcliffe Bar Country Park 996m · 12 min walk
- Homestead Park 1024m · 13 min walk
- Formal Gardens 1048m · 13 min walk
- Medieval Garden 1153m · 14 min walk
- Clifton Green 1237m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Vale of York Academy 564m · 7 min walk
- Lakeside Primary Academy 794m · 10 min walk
- St Paul's Nursery School 1180m · 15 min walk
- Clifton Green Primary School 1180m · 15 min walk
- Poppleton Road Primary School 1957m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
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- Shelley Grove — York52
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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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