Waverley Street
York, England
Reality check: At £285,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 22% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 22% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 22% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£285,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Waverley Street is located in York. Crime is a significant concern, with 341 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 103 violent offences were recorded (30% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is North Yorkshire Dental Care (dentist, 34m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 107m away. The median property price is £285,000, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. 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. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 96m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Waverley Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- FOSS FIT 349m · 4 min walk
- The Hilt 435m · 5 min walk
- Ultra Flex 440m · 6 min walk
- Red Goat Climbing Wall 443m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- York Safe Haven 388m · 5 min walk
- York District Hospital 687m · 9 min walk
- Haematology / Oncology 693m · 9 min walk
- White Cross Court Community Rehabilitation Hospital 785m · 10 min walk
libraries (5)
- Minster Library 372m · 5 min walk
- Explore @ 30 Clarence Street 390m · 5 min walk
- Sycamore House reading cafe 403m · 5 min walk
- York 698m · 9 min walk
- Rowntree Park reading cafe 1811m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Treasurer's House Garden 327m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 96m · 1 min walk
- Park Grove Primary Academy 348m · 4 min walk
- Haxby Road Primary Academy 810m · 10 min walk
- Fishergate Primary School 1472m · 18 min walk
- St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 1560m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Hawthorn Grove — York42
- Harcourt Street — York42
- Little Hallfield Road — York42
- Audax Close — York40
- Lowther Street — York45
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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