Straker's Passage
York, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
Workable for families, but safety (25) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Straker's Passage is located in York. Crime is a significant concern, with 1935 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 703 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Oshibi (restaurant, 28m). The nearest transport stop is 77m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Straker's Passage, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Hilt 325m · 4 min walk
- The Gym Group 459m · 6 min walk
- FOSS FIT 573m · 7 min walk
hospitals (4)
- All The Aces 200m · 2 min walk
- York Safe Haven 923m · 12 min walk
- Intensive Care 1266m · 16 min walk
- York District Hospital 1316m · 16 min walk
libraries (5)
- York 626m · 8 min walk
- Minster Library 638m · 8 min walk
- Explore @ 30 Clarence Street 924m · 12 min walk
- Sycamore House reading cafe 991m · 12 min walk
- Rowntree Park reading cafe 1112m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Black Swan Public Bed 248m · 3 min walk
- St Anthony's Garden 316m · 4 min walk
- Eye of York 337m · 4 min walk
- Tower Gardens, St George's Field 437m · 6 min walk
- Graveyard of St Maurice Church 566m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 658m · 8 min walk
- Fishergate Primary School 779m · 10 min walk
- St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 877m · 11 min walk
- Scarcroft Primary School 1003m · 12 min walk
- Park Grove Primary Academy 1029m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Merchantgate — York54
- Sowerby Road — York50
- Hebdon Rise — York50
- Cross Street — York48
- Foss Bank — York46
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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