Station Road
York, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £415,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Station Road is located in York. Crime is a significant concern, with 1088 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 491 violent offences were recorded (45% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Rise Terrace and Bar (bar, 42m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Station Road) is 37m away. The median property price is £415,000, though prices have fallen 11% over five years. Based on 72 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 47/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 41/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Station Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- York City Rowing Club 134m · 2 min walk
- York Railway Institute Sports Centre 388m · 5 min walk
- The Hilt 693m · 9 min walk
- The Stables Yoga Centre 946m · 12 min walk
hospitals (5)
- All The Aces 831m · 10 min walk
- York Safe Haven 954m · 12 min walk
- Intensive Care 1200m · 15 min walk
- Orthopaedics 1217m · 15 min walk
- X Ray 1274m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- York 367m · 5 min walk
- Minster Library 704m · 9 min walk
- Explore @ 30 Clarence Street 954m · 12 min walk
- Sycamore House reading cafe 1041m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Museum Gardens 321m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Scarcroft Primary School 677m · 8 min walk
- St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 784m · 10 min walk
- All Saints Catholic School York 889m · 11 min walk
- Millthorpe School 1104m · 14 min walk
- St Paul's Nursery School 1575m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
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- Bishopgate Street — York34
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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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