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Toft Green

York, England

Local high street Urban, active Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Urban convenience High confidence

Reality check: At £372,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 11% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 11% 5-year growth.

Families
Fair

Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (70) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 11% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Good

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

At £372,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (70) and services (100) help.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

65
Liveability Score
Top 1% in YorkTop 3% nationally
High confidence Based on 137 transactions, 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

How Life Works Here

Toft Green 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 dominate reports. 491 violent offences were recorded (45% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 14 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (4), cafe (3), and restaurant (2). The closest is Partisan (restaurant, 57m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 146m away. The median property price is £372,000, with moderate growth of 11% over five years. Based on 137 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 482m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 65 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Excellent (100)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Good (70)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Good (69)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (55)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (90)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£372,000
Median Price
137
Transactions (2015–2025)
+10.9%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Partisan57m (0.7 min walk)
Wet57m (0.7 min walk)
Brancusi61m (0.8 min walk)
Cads of Micklegate63m (0.8 min walk)
Teajuanas76m (0.9 min walk)
Sainsbury's Local172m (2.1 min walk)
Burger King176m (2.2 min walk)
Pret A Manger178m (2.2 min walk)
AMT Coffee181m (2.3 min walk)
Line and Whistle185m (2.3 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Toft Green, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

hospitals (5)

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libraries (4)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Rail Station bus_stop146m
York Rail Station rail_station205m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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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