Springfield Close
York, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £198,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 31% 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), 31% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£198,000).
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (18) and school access (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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 31% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£198,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (18) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £198,000, but environment (18) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 31% over 5 years, but environment scores only 18/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Springfield Close is located in York. This is a notably low-crime area with only 13 incidents recorded in the past 12 months. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 256m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £198,000, with strong growth of 31% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. 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 54 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
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 Springfield Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Better York Leisure Centre 1660m · 21 min walk
- TeamWorks Karting 1749m · 22 min walk
- Crossfit Jorvik 1977m · 25 min walk
hospitals (1)
- York Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services 1793m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Explore Library 827m · 10 min walk
- Tang Hall 1319m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Hempland Lane Wildlife Area 795m · 10 min walk
- Heworth Holme 1000m · 12 min walk
- Monk Stray 1285m · 16 min walk
- Mallard Close Playing Area 1598m · 20 min walk
- Hull Road Park 1821m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Hempland Primary School 554m · 7 min walk
- Applefields School 790m · 10 min walk
- St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 1134m · 14 min walk
- Heworth Church of England Primary School 1327m · 17 min walk
- Tang Hall Primary Academy 1684m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Broadlands — York54
- Forge Close — York54
- Derwent Park — York54
- Sykes Close — York54
- Larchfield — York54
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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