Vanbrugh Way
York, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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 — 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%
How Life Works Here
Vanbrugh Way is located in York. Crime is around average for the area, with 258 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is V Bar (bar, 76m). The nearest transport stop is 156m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. The surrounding LSOA is densely populated, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 20% within its district.
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 Vanbrugh Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- David Lloyd Clubs 581m · 7 min walk
- Crossfit Jorvik 1544m · 19 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The Retreat 525m · 7 min walk
- All The Aces 1752m · 22 min walk
libraries (3)
- JB Morrell Library 206m · 3 min walk
- Tang Hall 1349m · 17 min walk
- Explore Library 1849m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Quiet Place 495m · 6 min walk
- The Quiet Place 534m · 7 min walk
- Heslington Hall Lawn 560m · 7 min walk
- Walmgate Stray 560m · 7 min walk
- Hull Road Park 868m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School 832m · 10 min walk
- Lord Deramore's Primary School 838m · 10 min walk
- Badger Hill Primary Academy 975m · 12 min walk
- Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy 987m · 12 min walk
- St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 1516m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Morrell Way — York58
- Albert Close — York52
- Harewood Way — York53
- Stublowe Place — York53
- James Way — York57
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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