Whitby Avenue
York, England
Reality check: Strong school access and safe environment (85/100 safety) make this a solid family area.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £275,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (64) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Whitby Avenue is located in York. This is a notably low-crime area with only 24 incidents recorded in the past 12 months. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 245m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £275,000, though prices have fallen 24% over five years. Based on 33 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has a notable retired population. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 70m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 5% 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
Property Market
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 Whitby Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Crossfit Jorvik 1521m · 19 min walk
- Better York Leisure Centre 1692m · 21 min walk
- TeamWorks Karting 1778m · 22 min walk
hospitals (2)
- White Cross Court Community Rehabilitation Hospital 1723m · 22 min walk
- York Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services 1981m · 25 min walk
libraries (2)
- Explore Library 559m · 7 min walk
- Tang Hall 1043m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Hempland Lane Wildlife Area 310m · 4 min walk
- Heworth Holme 563m · 7 min walk
- Monk Stray 844m · 11 min walk
- Eighth Avenue Playing Field 1155m · 14 min walk
- Mallard Close Playing Area 1463m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Hempland Primary School 70m · 1 min walk
- Applefields School 547m · 7 min walk
- Heworth Church of England Primary School 842m · 10 min walk
- St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 915m · 11 min walk
- Tang Hall Primary Academy 1222m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
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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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