Westminster Road
York, England
Reality check: At £425,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 43% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 43% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 43% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £425,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Westminster Road is located in York. Crime is around average for the area, with 218 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 243m away. The median property price is £425,000, with strong growth of 43% over five years. Based on 42 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Westminster Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- York City Rowing Club 1047m · 13 min walk
- York Railway Institute Sports Centre 1276m · 16 min walk
- The Hilt 1407m · 18 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Intensive Care 949m · 12 min walk
- Orthopaedics 953m · 12 min walk
- X Ray 988m · 12 min walk
- Cardio Respiratory 1052m · 13 min walk
- North Yorkshire Orthopaedic Centre 1324m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- Homestead Park Pop Up Cafe 361m · 4 min walk
- York 1037m · 13 min walk
- Explore @ 30 Clarence Street 1058m · 13 min walk
- Clifton 1061m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Leeman Park 393m · 5 min walk
- Homestead Park 442m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- St Paul's Nursery School 703m · 9 min walk
- Clifton Green Primary School 703m · 9 min walk
- Vale of York Academy 1007m · 13 min walk
- St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1287m · 16 min walk
- All Saints Catholic School York 1782m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Shipton Street — York51
- Grantham Drive — York51
- Avenue Terrace — York51
- Clifton — York51
- Portal Road — York50
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.